Stocking the shelves at school markets means one less stop for busy families rushing from work to pick up students after school. Increasing access to nutritious food and reducing barriers to it is one key component of the School Partnerships Program. “I was looking for help, and the school recommended the market to me,” explains Kenyetta, as she and her daughters pick up … [Read more...] about You are Fueling Student Success
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Culinary Program Offers Immersive Training
Do you know how to cook a skate properly? Jens Dahlmann, Vice President of Culinary Operations at Universal Orlando Resort, recently taught students participating in Second Harvest's Culinary Training Program how to prepare the close relative of a stingray in brown butter with caper sauce. "It's sweet," a student said after sampling the skate. "It's fantastic." As … [Read more...] about Culinary Program Offers Immersive Training
Taking a Chance on Yourself Can Change Everything
"There are times in life when your inner self is really battling and trying to get through, out into the world, and you may not know how," Angeline said. "But when opportunity strikes and you see that you have the potential of making a difference in the world, … don't hesitate on taking it. That's just life putting you where you need to be." After spending three years at … [Read more...] about Taking a Chance on Yourself Can Change Everything
Student Learns Valuable Job Skills at School Market
“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
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