Food waste is a huge concern in America. According to Feeding America, each year, 119 billion pounds of food is wasted in the United States. That equates to 130 billion meals and more than $408 billion in food thrown away each year. Shockingly, nearly 40% of all food in America is wasted. Let’s talk about some quick and easy ways to keep food longer, to create an environment in which we prioritize fuel for the future...the future of our own health and the future generations to come. Here are some ways to save money on the food buy and save the planet! Download the Food Waste handout from our friends at Cooking Matters here: https://foodbankos.egnyte.com/dl/ONLBa8NlZ2 Learn more from our Nutrition Services Team at secondharvestnwnc.org/nutrition-resources

Launched in 2020, Farm Fresh Nourish! brings local farms, food pantries, and Second Harvest's Nutrition Educators together to: 1) provide increased access to fresh local produce for low-income households. 2) provide health information for people who self-report as having, or living with someone who has, one or all of these diet-related conditions: prediabetes, diabetes, heart issues (ex. heart disease, high blood pressure, high cholesterol). 3) support local growers, who are integral to vibrant local food systems. Piedmont Fresh, a food hub partner of our Farm Fresh Nourish! program, helps provide fresh produce to our partners at Cooperative Community Ministry in Thomasville.

The Journey of Second Harvest's Providence Culinary students begins with our Intro to Culinary class. Hear from one of our current students, Courtney Goode, on her journey so far and why she chose to take this course. Second Harvest's Providence Culinary Training Program is made possible by supporters like you and our many amazing partners, including Walmart and Sam's Club. This is the 10th year of their annual Fight Hunger. Spark Change. campaign - one of the many ways these partners support the mission and work of Second Harvest Food Bank.

The Journey of Second Harvest's Providence Culinary students continues with our Advanced Culinary class. Octavious Brown talks about what led him to the program and what he plans to do in the future! Second Harvest's Providence Culinary Training Program is made possible by supporters like you and our many amazing partners, including Walmart and Sam's Club. This is the 10th year of their annual Fight Hunger. Spark Change. campaign - one of the many ways these partners support the mission and work of Second Harvest Food Bank. #FightHunger

Upon completion of Second Harvest's Providence Culinary Training Program our students have the opportunity to take a certification exam to become a Certified Fundamentalist Cook (CFC) offered through the American Culinary Federation (ACF). Our program is the first culinary program in the nation that's part of the Feeding America network to offer this certification. This certification can be a springboard for propel our students to build a strong culinary career. Second Harvest's Providence Culinary Training Program is made possible by supporters like you and our many amazing partners, including Walmart and Sam's Club. This is the 10th year of their annual Fight Hunger. Spark Change. campaign - one of the many ways these partners support the mission and work of Second Harvest Food Bank. #FightHunger

The Journey of Second Harvest's Providence Culinary students continues with Graduation! Shadae "The Bishop" Bishop speaks on her journey through the program and overcoming adversity! Second Harvest's Providence Culinary Training Program is made possible by supporters like you and our many amazing partners, including Walmart and Sam's Club. This is the 10th year of their annual Fight Hunger. Spark Change. campaign - one of the many ways these partners support the mission and work of Second Harvest Food Bank. #FightHunger

The Journey of Second Harvest's Providence Culinary students launches anew with graduation and employment! Kirby Reaves, graduate of Providence Culinary Class 99 a.k.a. "Culture 99," is now employed at Fratellis Italian Steakhouse in Winston-Salem. He’s part of the Second Harvest | Providence Family now, and we can’t wait to see where his journey takes him. Go Kirby! Go! Thank you for joining us on this five chapter journey of Second Harvest's Providence Culinary Students! Second Harvest's Providence Culinary Training Program is made possible by supporters like you and our many amazing partners, including Walmart and Sam's Club. This is the 10th year of their annual Fight Hunger. Spark Change. campaign - one of the many ways these partners support the mission and work of Second Harvest Food Bank. #FightHunger