Celebrating New Culinary Graduates

On Saturday, June 7, Second Harvest Food Bank of Central Florida recognized 17 Culinary Training Program students during a graduation ceremony. Food bank staff, family, friends, and employers joined 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 culinary institutions, students spend part of their days in the classroom, learning career and life skills to help them pursue entry-level food-industry jobs.

You Deliver Meals and Hope All Summer Long

Last month, the school bell rang for the last time. Homework, vocabulary tests and the hustle and bustle of the school year came to a screeching halt. While many aspects of a child’s life are on hold this summer, one thing doesn’t take a break: the need for regular access to healthy, nutritious food.

Things Are Getting Better Because of You

Becoming a mother is a significant milestone for Amy. She stepped away from her career as a professional chef to stay at home and raise her son. When her boyfriend lost his job, Amy sought ways to stretch their budget without compromising nutrition. She discovered a food pantry supported by Second Harvest Food Bank of Central Florida.

Second Harvest Food Bank Unveils New Mobile Farmers Market

Second Harvest Food Bank of Central Florida recently unveiled a new Mobile Farmers Market in conjunction with the Florida Department of Health in Volusia County.
The Mobile Farmers Market initiative expands Second Harvest’s ‘Food is Medicine’ programming by increasing access to fresh produce for adults with hypertension.