A year ago, Enas was at her wit's end. Her husband’s business closed permanently. They were stuck at home with three kids in the middle of a pandemic. Their extended family lived 6,000 miles away. They were homesick for Egypt, the close-knit community they had there, and the food. Enas started cooking recipes she learned as a young girl. They brought her comfort and a … [Read more...] about New beginnings
Culinary Training Program
Virtual Commencement Celebrates Culinary Graduates
Second Harvest Food Bank of Central Florida held a virtual ceremony today to celebrate graduates of its Culinary Training Program. The live, online ceremony recognized 43 students who successfully completed the 16-week course. What sets these graduates apart from previous classes is they completed this course amid a global pandemic. “We couldn’t be more proud of this … [Read more...] about Virtual Commencement Celebrates Culinary Graduates
Where Are the Workers? A Win-Win Solution to Florida’s Labor Shortage
With nearly 10 million Americans actively looking for work, some employers face a surprising challenge: No one is applying for jobs. In small towns and sprawling metropolises alike, countless restaurants, hotels, construction sites and more are “now hiring” – with little to show for it. It’s not a problem anyone expected to face in 2021. For the last year and more, our … [Read more...] about Where Are the Workers? A Win-Win Solution to Florida’s Labor Shortage
Second Harvest Helps Fill Job Openings in Local Hospitality Industry
Last year, Elvin moved to Florida from Puerto Rico. With his background in hotel banquet management, he thought he would easily find work in Central Florida's tourism-based economy. His job search was cut short by the COVID-19 pandemic. “I was trying to find a job right here in Orlando when I got caught between the pandemic and the lockdown,” Elvin recalls. He recently … [Read more...] about Second Harvest Helps Fill Job Openings in Local Hospitality Industry
Second Harvest Receives $100,000 Simply Healthcare Foundation Grant in Support of Ongoing Hunger Relief Efforts
Second Harvest Food Bank of Central Florida has received a $100,000 grant from the Simply Healthcare Foundation for its Culinary Training Program, the nonprofit’s workforce development initiative that prepares low-income adults for a career in the food service industry. The Program offers qualified students with a “hands-on” learning experience of every aspect of the food … [Read more...] about Second Harvest Receives $100,000 Simply Healthcare Foundation Grant in Support of Ongoing Hunger Relief Efforts
