You don’t have to live in Central Florida for very long until you hear about one of our philanthropic superstars, the Second Harvest Food Bank of Central Florida. The Orlando Business Journal consistently lists them as Central Florida’s top nonprofit organization, ranked by annual revenue ($86.6 Million in 2016). SHFBCF is a member of Feeding America – the largest charitable domestic hunger-relief organization in the United States.
Second Harvest Food Bank secures and distributes food and grocery products to approximately 550 local nonprofit feeding programs throughout Central Florida. Last year, with the help of food and financial donors, volunteers and a caring, committed community, the food bank distributed nearly 56 million meals to partner programs such as food pantries, soup kitchens, women’s shelters, senior centers, day care centers and Kids Cafes. Second Harvest is distributing enough food to feed 48,000 people a day.
One of their most exciting projects, the Culinary Training Program provides at-risk and economically disadvantaged adults with the culinary and life skills training needed to pursue a sustainable career in the food industry. In support and celebration of their efforts, guests can purchase tickets (for only $50) for a very special event.
When: Thursday, March 1, 2018 from 6pm-9pm
Where: Second Harvest Food Bank – 411 Mercy Drive, Orlando, Florida.
Guests are invited to enjoy a culinary experience in celebration of the success of top graduates from the Second Harvest Culinary Training Program. They will be reunited with their Chef instructors to create and prepare a 5-Course dinner. These graduates are now working in successful careers in the hospitality industry.