Second Harvest Food Bank of Central Florida recently streamlined its social enterprise division, which includes A Spoon Full of Hope and Catering for Good, to operate as one entity: Plate Above Catering. The move aims to generate more funding for local workforce development efforts. Since launching in 2013, Plate Above has served nearly 147,000 guests across 3,400 events – … [Read more...] about Second Harvest Combines Two Powerful Initiatives to Create Plate Above Catering
Culinary Training Program
Transforming Lives: Nerlande’s Story
For years Nerlande wanted to be a professional cook. Despite working in restaurants for years, her lack of education and cooking experience kept her from moving forward with her career. She found the professional training and personal growth she needed at Second Harvest Food Bank of Central Florida’s 16-week Culinary Training Program. “Coming to the program is the best … [Read more...] about Transforming Lives: Nerlande’s Story
14 Students Graduate from Culinary Training Program, Launch New Careers
On Saturday, June 10, Second Harvest Food Bank of Central Florida recognized 14 Culinary Training Program students during a graduation ceremony. Food bank staff, family, friends and employers joined in the celebration to recognize each student’s achievements. In addition to learning hands-on food preparation and gaining kitchen training similar to the curriculum of professional … [Read more...] about 14 Students Graduate from Culinary Training Program, Launch New Careers
Transforming Lives: Pascale’s Story
Some kids dream of being astronauts or doctors. Pascale dreamt of becoming a chef. Growing up in Haiti, she envisioned a future where she would fuse Caribbean flavors with different cuisines. She left her homeland to pursue stability, opportunity and culinary dreams. Pascale enrolled in Second Harvest Food Bank of Central Florida's free, 16-week Culinary Training … [Read more...] about Transforming Lives: Pascale’s Story
Culinary Training Program Recognized as “Outstanding Diversity Helping Hand” by Orlando Business Journal
How do you build a career when you don’t have a stable home, transportation, proper training or even a resume? For hurricane refugees, families furloughed during the pandemic, and countless others, Second Harvest’s Culinary Training Program (CTP) offers an answer. Designed to serve adults of all ages, ethnicities, and backgrounds who face barriers to stable … [Read more...] about Culinary Training Program Recognized as “Outstanding Diversity Helping Hand” by Orlando Business Journal
