19 students are preparing to graduate from Second Harvest's Culinary Training Program in June. You're invited to be a part of this pivotal moment. With 16 weeks of learning culinary training and life skills under their belts, we want to send them off with a big celebration. We're looking for 300 supporters to send a congratulatory message that we can share with the … [Read more...] about Celebrate Culinary Training Students’ Success
Culinary Training Program
Charting a New Path, Thanks to You
Elvin and his wife moved to Orlando to be with their college-age son with special needs. Elvin hoped to transfer from one hotel to another, but then the pandemic wiped out his plan. “Unemployment is not a job. I want a real job,” Elvin explained. Like so many thousands of hospitality workers in Central Florida, Elvin faced a choice: wait out the pandemic or find something … [Read more...] about Charting a New Path, Thanks to You
P is for Persistence.
It took three tries for Paul to complete Second Harvest’s Culinary Training Program. “For me, the saying ‘third time’s a charm’ couldn’t be truer,” said Paul. When he first started the program, he couldn’t focus. The pandemic only made things worse. He didn’t have any income and transportation was a challenge. Helping his mom with her catering business gave him the … [Read more...] about P is for Persistence.
Time to Make a Change
“I was finally ready to make a change,” says LeMoris as he recalls what led him to Second Harvest Food Bank of Central Florida’s Culinary Training Program. He spent much of his adult life working for a lawn care service, but cooking is in his blood. His grandfather ran a smokehouse and his father cooked in the Air Force. “From the moment I walked in the door at Second … [Read more...] about Time to Make a Change
Happiness is hot soup on a cold day
Baby, it’s (almost) cold outside, at least by Florida standards. Keep warm this winter with a special offer. Starting today when you order A Spoon Full of Hope's Tomato Basil Soup, the second one is on us! Pair your soup with a classic grilled cheese sammy or have it as an appetizer on a chilly day. To receive your BOGO item, be sure to add 2 soups to your cart. This … [Read more...] about Happiness is hot soup on a cold day
