Second Harvest Food Bank of Central Florida held a virtual ceremony on Monday, December 6, to celebrate graduates of its Culinary Training Program. The live, online ceremony recognized 21 students who successfully completed the 16-week course. “We couldn’t be more proud of this graduating class,” said Dave Krepcho, president and CEO at Second Harvest Food Bank of Central … [Read more...] about Celebrating Culinary Success
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Second Harvest Food Announces Derrick Chubbs as New President and CEO
After a nationwide search, Second Harvest Food Bank of Central Florida has named Derrick Chubbs as its new President and CEO, effective Jan. 1, 2022. Chubbs succeeds Dave Krepcho, who will retire at the end of 2021 after leading the nonprofit since 2004. For the past five years, Chubbs has been President and CEO of Central Texas Food Bank (CTFB) in Austin, the largest … [Read more...] about Second Harvest Food Announces Derrick Chubbs as New President and CEO
Matilde Finds Culinary Success
When Matilde lost her job in Atlantic City, she asked herself, “What’s next?” She knew she wanted a better life for herself and her kids. She and her daughters found a new home in sunny Orlando. “Unemployment is not a job,” she said. “I want to work, to have a safe place to live, and be part of something to make others happy.” At a job fair, she connected with Second … [Read more...] about Matilde Finds Culinary Success
Will you help us celebrate?
21 students are preparing to graduate from Second Harvest's Culinary Training Program in less than a month. This is a pivotal moment in their lives and careers. I want to invite you to be a part of it.These hardworking students deserve a big send-off for reaching this important milestone. I know they will love to receive your message of hope! There is no better way to … [Read more...] about Will you help us celebrate?
Food for the Future, even in the Pandemic
What if we could feed the hungry, help veterans, homeless families and low-income adults find skilled work, fill a critical gap in the local economy, and save taxpayer dollars — all at the same time? That’s the question facing the Florida Legislature this year, as our legislators decide whether to grant funding to Second Harvest’s Culinary Training Program, through SB 1065, … [Read more...] about Food for the Future, even in the Pandemic