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
Grant from Ford Motor Company Fund to Expand Access to Food Across Central Florida
A grant from Ford Motor Company Fund will support Second Harvest Food Bank of Central Florida in expanding access to fresh food in Central Florida. The $100,000 investment will be used towards scaling mobility solutions that bridge the gap between access to food and transportation. Forty-four million people in America, including more than 13 million children, face hunger. In … [Read more...] about Grant from Ford Motor Company Fund to Expand Access to Food Across Central Florida
Bruce’s Story
Bruce never considered a career in food service until he cooked alongside a chef at a local rehabilitation center. That experience sparked a passion for cooking within him. That pivotal moment inspired him to enroll in Second Harvest Food Bank’s free Culinary Training Program. Over 16 weeks, Bruce and his classmates learned food safety, knife skills, and how to work in a … [Read more...] about Bruce’s Story
