Yaideliz's culinary journey began in her grandparents' kitchen, where she helped her grandfather prepare meals. Here, she first learned to cook, receiving early exposure to food that would eventually lead her to the doors of Second Harvest Food Bank of Central Florida's Culinary Training Program. Yaideliz's journey was not without its hurdles. One of her most significant … [Read more...] about Yaideliz’s Culinary Journey
Hunger News
Food Rescues Prevent Thousands of Pounds of Food Waste
Hundreds of tables and booths for every food product you've ever and never heard of stretch as far as the eye can see in not one but two convention halls at Disney’s Coronado Springs Resort. It’s the UNFI Food Show, and everything from produce to deli meat to organic snack foods are on display. But what happens to all that food when the show’s over? A volunteer crew … [Read more...] about Food Rescues Prevent Thousands of Pounds of Food Waste
Volunteers Reduce Food Waste, Fight Hunger in Brevard County
"I hate to see good food go to waste," says Sharlene, who volunteers regularly at the recently opened Brevard Branch in Melbourne. She started volunteering with Second Harvest Food Bank of Central Florida a few years ago while living and working in Orlando. Her company came to the main distribution center and sorted food donations. Sharlene was shocked to see the sheer … [Read more...] about Volunteers Reduce Food Waste, Fight Hunger in Brevard County
Leesburg Feeding Partner Runs on Volunteer Power
The Leesburg Food Bank feeds up to 180 families a week during its three food distributions. It takes fifteen people to run the operation. Not only do volunteers pack and sort food and serve neighbors, but they also organize the pantry, take inventory, and counsel neighbors to connect them to other resources like SNAP benefits. And there is not one person on payroll, all the … [Read more...] about Leesburg Feeding Partner Runs on Volunteer Power
Sharing is Caring on 407 Day
Orlando’s 407 Day is about celebrating and supporting our community and the people who call Central Florida home. With neighbors facing increasing uncertainty, Second Harvest Food Bank of Central Florida is gearing up for what’s ahead: rising grocery prices and tighter budgets. One thing that remains constant is our community’s generosity to step up and help in times of … [Read more...] about Sharing is Caring on 407 Day
