How do you build a career when you don’t have a stable home, transportation, proper training or even a resume? For hurricane refugees, families furloughed during the pandemic, and countless others, Second Harvest’s Culinary Training Program (CTP) offers an answer. Designed to serve adults of all ages, ethnicities, and backgrounds who face barriers to stable … [Read more...] about Culinary Training Program Recognized as “Outstanding Diversity Helping Hand” by Orlando Business Journal
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Second Harvest’s Culinary Training Program Marks 10 Years, Looks Ahead to Celebrating More Student Success
Any long-term, sustainable solution to hunger must involve work to feed the line of people seeking help and shorten it. Second Harvest's Culinary Training Program has been doing just that for ten years. The Second Harvest Culinary Training Program is a continuing education opportunity offering adults facing barriers to employment the culinary and life skills … [Read more...] about Second Harvest’s Culinary Training Program Marks 10 Years, Looks Ahead to Celebrating More Student Success
A Sweet Treat
Second Harvest Food Bank of Central Florida’s A Spoon Full of Hope retail product line is on a mission to taste good and transform lives. From locally-sourced honey to scratch-made shortbread cookies and edible cookie dough, each sale helps support adults prepare for new careers in the Culinary Training Program. The bakers at Second Harvest recently completed their largest … [Read more...] about A Sweet Treat
Celebrating 16 Culinary Graduates
On Saturday, January 21, Second Harvest Food Bank of Central Florida recognized 16 students during a graduation ceremony for its Culinary Training Program. Food bank staff, family, friends and employers celebrated each graduate's dedication and perseverance in completing the free 16-week course, which provides hands-on culinary workforce training and life skills to adults … [Read more...] about Celebrating 16 Culinary Graduates
Top 4 Stories You Made Possible in 2022
Each year, hunger heroes make a difference in the lives of the 1 in 8 Central Floridians facing hunger, and 2022 was no different. From responding to families impacted by Hurricanes Ian and Nicole to providing nutritious meals to local students, you volunteered, donated and advocated to ensure kids, families and seniors had access to one of life’s most basic needs: … [Read more...] about Top 4 Stories You Made Possible in 2022
