Second Harvest Food Bank of Central Florida Jobs

Overview

Second Harvest Food Bank of Central Florida is a private, nonprofit organization dedicated to alleviating hunger across seven counties in Central Florida. It collects, stores, and distributes donated food through over 500 feeding partners, including food pantries, soup kitchens, women's shelters, senior centers, daycare centers, and Kids Cafes.

In the previous year, the organization distributed enough food to provide 76 million meals to those in need.

Mission and Vision

The mission is to "create hope and nourish lives through a powerful hunger relief network, while multiplying the generosity of a caring community." The vision is to "inspire and engage our community to end hunger and help our neighbors thrive."

Programs

Second Harvest offers several programs addressing the root causes of hunger and providing sustainable solutions:

• Culinary Training Program: A 16-week continuing education opportunity offering adults facing employment barriers culinary and life skills training to pursue sustainable careers in the food industry.
• SNAP Outreach: Assists eligible individuals in accessing Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) benefits, connecting them with necessary resources.

Locations

Second Harvest Food Bank of Central Florida operates multiple facilities to support its mission:

• Main Facility: 411 Mercy Drive, Orlando, FL 32805.
• Mercy Kitchen: 3702 Mercy Star Ct., Building 3 Suite 130, Orlando, FL 32808.
• Volusia Branch: 320 North Street, Daytona Beach, FL 32114.
• Brevard Branch: 3125 Skyway Circle, Melbourne, FL 32934.
• Marion Branch: 4045 NE 36th Ave., Ocala, FL 34478.
• Orlando, FL, USA: As a primary location, it supports the organization's operations.

Impact

Through these facilities and programs, Second Harvest Food Bank of Central Florida continues a vital role in combating hunger. It supports the well-being of communities throughout Central Florida by providing food relief and training opportunities.