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Fighting hunger. Feeding hope.

Fighting hunger. Feeding hope.

Culinary Training Program

Second Harvest Combines Two Powerful Initiatives to Create Plate Above Catering

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Second Harvest Food Bank of Central Florida recently streamlined its social enterprise division, which includes A Spoon Full of Hope and Catering for Good, to operate as one entity: Plate Above Catering. The move aims to generate more funding for local workforce development efforts. Since launching in 2013, Plate Above has served nearly 147,000 guests across 3,400 events – … [Read more...] about Second Harvest Combines Two Powerful Initiatives to Create Plate Above Catering

Transforming Lives: Nerlande’s Story

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For years Nerlande wanted to be a professional cook. Despite working in restaurants for years, her lack of education and cooking experience kept her from moving forward with her career. She found the professional training and personal growth she needed at Second Harvest Food Bank of Central Florida’s 16-week Culinary Training Program. “Coming to the program is the best … [Read more...] about Transforming Lives: Nerlande’s Story

14 Students Graduate from Culinary Training Program, Launch New Careers

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On Saturday, June 10, Second Harvest Food Bank of Central Florida recognized 14 Culinary Training Program students during a graduation ceremony. Food bank staff, family, friends and employers joined in the celebration to recognize each student’s achievements. In addition to learning hands-on food preparation and gaining kitchen training similar to the curriculum of professional … [Read more...] about 14 Students Graduate from Culinary Training Program, Launch New Careers