When the COVID-19 pandemic struck Central Florida in the gut, students enrolled in Second Harvest Food Bank of Central Florida's Culinary Training Program were just beginning the third week of class. With a mandatory stay-at-home order looming, students were worried they would have to set their dreams aside. Determined to support the students and keep their culinary career … [Read more...] about The Show Must Go On
Culinary Training Program
Nourish Mom’s Soul this Mother’s Day with Gifts through A Spoon Full of Hope
This Mother’s Day is full of a variety of sweet and comforting specialty gift offerings by Second Harvest Food Bank of Central Florida. Through A Spoon Full of Hope, the organization’s multi-product food retail line, proceeds from each purchase goes back into Second Harvest’s no-cost, 16-week Culinary Training Program for adults in transition. Families can soothe mom’s … [Read more...] about Nourish Mom’s Soul this Mother’s Day with Gifts through A Spoon Full of Hope
A Spoon Full of Hope Ships to You
As you know, the world is enduring extraordinary circumstances. We, at Second Harvest Food Bank, are accepting donations to sustain operations and feeding those who need our help in the community. Now is the most critical time in our community’s history.We are also keeping hope alive by continuing our Culinary Training Program classes - virtually. To date, 321 students have … [Read more...] about A Spoon Full of Hope Ships to You
Rosemarie’s Story: “A new career is within my grasp.”
Rosemarie cherished summers at her grandparents’ farm where she was surrounded by fresh food produce like field peas, okra, cucumbers, watermelon and collard greens. Her grandmother taught her to cook and make preserves using pears, figs and other fruits. “What we couldn’t use we always saved for the community so that nothing went to waste,” she recalled. But during the … [Read more...] about Rosemarie’s Story: “A new career is within my grasp.”
Luzmary’s Story: “Dreams do come true.”
Luzmary (left) in the Darden Foundation Community Kitchen with a fellow student. When Luzmary Gomez was 17, she found herself thousands of miles away from her hometown, her extended family and her friends. She fled the political unrest and violence in Venezuela with her mother and younger siblings for a chance at a better life. Luzmary arrived in Orlando unable to speak … [Read more...] about Luzmary’s Story: “Dreams do come true.”
