On Saturday, November 9, Second Harvest Food Bank of Central Florida recognized 25 Culinary Training Program students during a graduation ceremony. This ceremony also celebrated the program's 500th graduate. Food bank staff, family, friends, and employers joined the celebration to recognize each student's achievements. In addition to learning hands-on food preparation and … [Read more...] about Celebrating New Careers and 500 graduates
Hunger News
Two Swifties are Hunger-Fighting Masterminds
Ready for it? Two “Fearless” Swifties have “Karma” on their side after raising funds beyond their “Wildest Dreams” to fight hunger in Central Florida!!! The New Orleans sixth-graders entered their giving era with their Virtual Food Drive inspired by their trip to Taylor Swift’s Eras Tour stop in their city this fall. Charlotte,12, and Cecelia, 11, supported Second Harvest … [Read more...] about Two Swifties are Hunger-Fighting Masterminds
This Thanksgiving, Help Provide 2X the Meals for Neighbors Facing Hunger!
As Thanksgiving approaches, it's important to remember that the holiday season is not a time of joy for many of your neighbors in Central Florida. The high cost of groceries and essentials means there’ll be no big holiday meal to look forward to this year. In fact, they’re worrying about where their next meal will come from. Today, I’m asking you to help ensure everyone in … [Read more...] about This Thanksgiving, Help Provide 2X the Meals for Neighbors Facing Hunger!
“It’s Not a Job, It’s a Career.”
“I came in with absolutely no skills, and they taught me,” says Jeremy, reflecting on how far he’s come on his career journey. “And now I’m doing everything I wanted to do in the kitchen.” A health crisis and his mom’s death sent Jeremy into a tailspin. He lost his job and tried working odd jobs to provide for his growing family. He and his wife were expecting another child. … [Read more...] about “It’s Not a Job, It’s a Career.”
Give a gift that gives back this holiday season!
Everyone loves a one-stop-shop for gift giving! Now you can buy a gift and give back at our holiday shop. Putting the holiday card list together? Spread cheer with our traditional holiday cards. Take the stress out of your holiday get-together with Plate Above Catering, the exclusive caterer of Second Harvest Food Bank. From full-service catering to holiday dinners to … [Read more...] about Give a gift that gives back this holiday season!
