Second Harvest Food Bank of Central Florida’s School Partnership Program spent the first semester of the school year working with local partners and schools to fight childhood hunger. By working together, these powerful partnerships help eliminate obstacles preventing students and families from accessing the food resources they need to learn, grow and thrive. First, having … [Read more...] about Students and Families Receive Help, New Foods at School Partnerships
Cooking Up a New Career
Second Harvest Food Bank of Central Florida's Culinary Training Program is more about the people than it is about the food. The program's purpose and mission is to provide adults facing various housing, employment and financial barriers with the skills needed to succeed in a new career in culinary arts. "I don't have to live wondering what's going to happen," says … [Read more...] about Cooking Up a New Career
Celebrating New Careers as 13 Students Graduate from Culinary Training Program
On Saturday, January 13, Second Harvest Food Bank of Central Florida recognized 13 Culinary Training Program students during a graduation ceremony. Food bank staff, family, friends and employers joined the festivities to celebrate students from classes 50 and 51 for their achievement. Over 16 weeks, students learned hands-on food preparation and gained kitchen training similar … [Read more...] about Celebrating New Careers as 13 Students Graduate from Culinary Training Program
5 Ways to Fight Hunger in 2024
Mark Twain once said, "The secret to getting ahead is getting started." At Second Harvest Food Bank of Central Florida, positive change begins by taking action. When you join fellow volunteers, supporters, donors and advocates, your actions and kindness will create a ripple effect across our community. Here are five simple ways to get started in the fight against hunger … [Read more...] about 5 Ways to Fight Hunger in 2024
Your impact beyond meals
As a friend of Second Harvest Food Bank of Central Florida, you’ve made a lasting impact on the lives of families, kids and seniors facing hunger in your community. Your support helps seniors avoid choosing between food and medicine. It helps families living paycheck to paycheck. It helps kids get access to nutritious meals after school. But there’s still much work to do. … [Read more...] about Your impact beyond meals