A fresh style of cuisine has entered Second Harvest’s Culinary Training Program. Joining classics like Italian, Mexican, Mediterranean and Middle Eastern, plant-based cuisine is now part of the 16-week curriculum. Introducing students to this cooking style will prepare them better for real-world scenarios. “It is definitely in the mainstream of the culinary industry,” Keonna … [Read more...] about Students Explore Plant-Based Cuisine
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Host a stress-free Easter with Plate Above Catering
This Easter, create lasting memories with your family while enjoying gourmet, restaurant-style food. Second Harvest Food Bank of Central Florida’s exclusive caterer, Plate Above Catering, is offering Easter Brunch and Dinners To-Go, perfect for busy families who want to spend time with their loved ones around a table of delicious food. Indulge in: Best of … [Read more...] about Host a stress-free Easter with Plate Above Catering
Always Learning: Seeking growth after graduation
After graduating from Second Harvest’s 16-week Culinary Training Program, 470 inspiring individuals have started new careers and turned the page to new life chapters. The program is only the beginning for these hardworking graduates. What comes next for them is to apply the new kitchen and life skills learned during their training. Penielle, a recent graduate, says, “I plan … [Read more...] about Always Learning: Seeking growth after graduation
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
