Blogging at Second Harvest Food Bank of Central Florida

Fighting hunger. Feeding hope.

Fighting hunger. Feeding hope.

Culinary Training Program

Melody is Doing What She Loves

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After repeatedly seeing a social media post for the Culinary Training Program at Second Harvest Food Bank of Central Florida, Melody finally clicked "Learn More." "I told myself, 'Here is this opportunity. Why not now?'" Melody recalled. She realized she wanted more from her career than just managing a fast-food restaurant. Your support of workforce training programs is … [Read more...] about Melody is Doing What She Loves

Finding a Future in the Culinary Training Program

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Not long ago, Sharin felt discouraged. She loved her job at a grocery store bakery and really wanted to advance. She shared her aspirations with her supervisor. “She said I had to put in years,” Sharin said. “I wanted to do this now.” Then, her sister showed her a flyer for Second Harvest Food Bank’s Culinary Training Program. “My whole family knows I love cooking,” … [Read more...] about Finding a Future in the Culinary Training Program

Feeding Brighter Futures at Second Harvest’s Culinary Training Program

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Stay-at-home mom Angeline Cruz was at a crossroads when returning to the workforce: Should she keep her entry-level job at a shipping warehouse to provide for her family, or should she invest in building her skills – and a long-term career? From high school graduates to single parents, many working-age adults in our community face that same dilemma. They might have just … [Read more...] about Feeding Brighter Futures at Second Harvest’s Culinary Training Program

Culinary Arts are a Tool in the Fight Against Hunger

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The Culinary Arts are essential in fighting hunger and feeding hope at Second Harvest Food Bank of Central Florida. In multiple ways, the food bank’s programs heavily involve culinary work, emphasize the importance of good nutrition and demonstrate building community through food. The Food Bank’s Culinary Training, Medically Tailored Meals and childhood hunger programs, … [Read more...] about Culinary Arts are a Tool in the Fight Against Hunger

Donald Found New Opportunities

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At 48, Donald did not expect any more new, exciting opportunities. While a student in Second Harvest Food Bank of Central Florida’s Culinary Training Program, Donald was in a residential recovery program at a local rehabilitation center. His required work therapy in the kitchen there led to the discovery that he loved to cook. “This has shown me I have a lot of … [Read more...] about Donald Found New Opportunities