Donna has always been a caregiver, devoting her life to nursing and tending to countless patients. Today, her most important patient is her husband, Jim, whose health is failing, and he can no longer work. She never thought she would be on the receiving end of the kindness and care she has extended to others. We all have needs, and we all have hard times." - … [Read more...] about Donna’s Story
14 Students Graduate from Culinary Training Program, Launch New Careers
On Saturday, June 10, Second Harvest Food Bank of Central Florida recognized 14 Culinary Training Program students during a graduation ceremony. Food bank staff, family, friends and employers joined in the celebration to recognize each student’s achievements. In addition to learning hands-on food preparation and gaining kitchen training similar to the curriculum of professional … [Read more...] about 14 Students Graduate from Culinary Training Program, Launch New Careers
Fresh produce for kids and families
Sticker shock and stagnating high prices limit the purchasing power of hardworking families in Central Florida. As shoppers opt for less expensive and less nutritious food options to keep their plates and bellies full, it has short and long-term effects on health and well-being. “It’s hard right now,” explained Kelli at a Second Harvest School Market event just before school … [Read more...] about Fresh produce for kids and families
Transforming Lives: Pascale’s Story
Some kids dream of being astronauts or doctors. Pascale dreamt of becoming a chef. Growing up in Haiti, she envisioned a future where she would fuse Caribbean flavors with different cuisines. She left her homeland to pursue stability, opportunity and culinary dreams. Pascale enrolled in Second Harvest Food Bank of Central Florida's free, 16-week Culinary Training … [Read more...] about Transforming Lives: Pascale’s Story
You are serving up smiles this summer
Classic summer activities center around food, like grilling hamburgers at a family barbeque, roasting s’mores at summer camp, or the watermelon eating contest at Fourth of July celebrations. However, for one in seven of your Central Florida neighbors, summer activities are riddled with anxiety, worry and gut-wrenching financial decisions, especially at the grocery store. For … [Read more...] about You are serving up smiles this summer