“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.”
Hunger News
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!
Serving Those Who Have Served
This Veterans Day, Second Harvest recognizes and amplifies the voices of individuals connected to the food bank who have served our country and advocate for veterans and military families. The reality is that in the fight against hunger, Second Harvest Food Bank of Central Florida provides food resources to Central Florida veterans and military families facing food … [Read more...] about Serving Those Who Have Served
Increasing Access to Nutritious Foods
“We believe it’s so important for people to have access not just to food, but to nutritious food, and we find that almost everybody really wants it and enjoys it,” said Mark Thompson, co-founder of The Picnic Project in Sanford, a feeding partner of Second Harvest Food Bank of Central Florida, and one of the most recently certified nutritious pantries in a growing … [Read more...] about Increasing Access to Nutritious Foods
Creating a Legacy of Hope
Jim and Lynda Swenk only recall experiencing food insecurity when they lived independently and attended college. “We are so grateful that many schools, like UCF, now have food pantries,” says Lynda, a retired educator. Second Harvest’s School Partnerships Program supports kindergarten through post-secondary school students, ensuring they have the nutritious food they need to … [Read more...] about Creating a Legacy of Hope
