“I have learned to appreciate all the opportunities given to me and not to take things for granted,” says Bianca, the student manager at The Trojan Market at Evans High School in Orlando. As part of Second Harvest Food Bank of Central Florida’s School Partnerships Program, Bianca and her fellow student volunteers provide their peers with the food resources they need to be … [Read more...] about Student Learns Valuable Job Skills at School Market
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Second Harvest Partners with Orange County Public Schools to Feed 3,400 Students and Families
Despite the rainy weather, Second Harvest Food Bank of Central Florida and Orange County Public Schools Food and Nutrition Services set out on December 17 to deliver hope for the holidays at the 14th annual holiday food drop. As students head home for the two-week holiday break, they leave behind homework, exams, and critical school-provided meals, making the need for food … [Read more...] about Second Harvest Partners with Orange County Public Schools to Feed 3,400 Students and Families
Transforming Student Lives Through Food
Outside the Viper Nation Supply Station at Space Coast Junior Senior High School, a line stretches across the entire stage on Tuesdays and Thursdays. “We’ve got a little something for everybody,” explains Victoria, a student volunteer. A storage closet to the side of the stage transformed into a school market where students shop for everything from canned goods to snacks to … [Read more...] about Transforming Student Lives Through Food
Fresh Produce is a Game-changer for Students and Families
One of the most significant gaps in childhood hunger in Central Florida is food resources for students outside of the school cafeteria. Without consistent access to the nutritious foods necessary to learn, grow and thrive, students cannot focus on their lessons or reach their full potential. At Sterling Park Elementary School in Seminole County, PTA volunteers at the … [Read more...] about Fresh Produce is a Game-changer for Students and Families
Transforming Lives: Nate’s Story
After what felt like a year and a half of nothing, Nate knew he needed to do something. He had dreams of going to culinary school but knew he’d have to work for years at a fast-food restaurant to afford even one class. That’s when he learned about Second Harvest Food Bank’s no-cost Culinary Training Program. The moment I heard about the program it felt like hope,” recalls … [Read more...] about Transforming Lives: Nate’s Story
