Second Harvest Food Bank of Central Florida has received a $100,000 grant from the Simply Healthcare Foundation for its Culinary Training Program, the nonprofit’s workforce development initiative that prepares low-income adults for a career in the food service industry. The Program offers qualified students with a “hands-on” learning experience of every aspect of the food … [Read more...] about Second Harvest Receives $100,000 Simply Healthcare Foundation Grant in Support of Ongoing Hunger Relief Efforts
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Culinary Students Create Culinary Delights During Orlando’s First Cookie Crumb Rumble
A group of student chefs have been working diligently since mid-December to create unique recipes for Orlando’s first Cookie Crumb Rumble challenge. Recently, six student chefs, studying culinary arts at the Culinary Training Program at Second Harvest Food Bank of Central Florida, presented their masterpieces to a group of distinguished judges. Looking to add a little spice … [Read more...] about Culinary Students Create Culinary Delights During Orlando’s First Cookie Crumb Rumble
Home for the Holidays
A few years ago, Clarimar and her husband escaped from the rising violence, economic instability and food shortages in Venezuela. Once they arrived in Central Florida, they set out to rebuild their lives. Clarimar always loved to bake but never thought it could be a career until she enrolled in Second Harvest’s Culinary Training Program. The 16-week program prepares … [Read more...] about Home for the Holidays
The Show Must Go On
When the COVID-19 pandemic struck Central Florida in the gut, students enrolled in Second Harvest Food Bank of Central Florida's Culinary Training Program were just beginning the third week of class. With a mandatory stay-at-home order looming, students were worried they would have to set their dreams aside. Determined to support the students and keep their culinary career … [Read more...] about The Show Must Go On
