“It’s not our first time,” fifth-grader Garbie said. “We do this all the time.” The Washington Shores Elementary School student is one of a team of kids who expertly unloaded a pallet of produce and sorted all the fruits and vegetables into hundreds of bags. Every month, the school receives a shipment of fresh produce for its Fresh Market program, one of the Second … [Read more...] about A Fresh Take on Food Resources for Kids
Programs You Support
Now Open: Expanded Brevard Branch
With the generous support of people like you, Second Harvest Food Bank of Central Florida recently opened a new, larger distribution center in Melbourne. “No one should have to worry or think all the time about when their next meal is going to be or that they’re hungry,” says Keri, a school guidance counselor. Partnering with Second Harvest has been a lifeline for the … [Read more...] about Now Open: Expanded Brevard Branch
Transforming 500 Lives… and Counting
Since 2013, Second Harvest's Culinary Training Program has offered adults facing barriers to employment with the culinary and life skills training needed to pursue full-time careers in the food industry. Take a behind-the scenes look in the video below: As a long-term solution to hunger, the continuing education program works to provide a foundation for sustainable … [Read more...] about Transforming 500 Lives… and Counting
Celebrating New Careers and 500 graduates
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
“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.”
