Second Harvest Food Bank of Central Florida
Stephanie Gonzalez has been serving as a Benefits Connection Intern at Second Harvest Food Bank of Central Florida since August 2015, where responsibilities include assisting customers in obtaining SNAP benefits. Concurrently, Stephanie has been a Culinary Specialist with the Army National Guard since August 2013, with experience across various units including the Michigan, North Carolina, and Florida Army National Guards. Stephanie holds a Master’s Degree in Social Work from the University of Central Florida and a Bachelor’s Degree in Sociology from Wayne State University, in addition to a diploma from West Ottawa High School.
Second Harvest Food Bank of Central Florida
Second Harvest Food Bank of Central Florida (SHFBCF) is a member of Feeding America – the largest charitable domestic hunger-relief organization in the United States. SHFBCF secures and distributes food and grocery products to more than 625 local nonprofit feeding partners throughout Central Florida. Through the help of food and financial donors, volunteers and a caring, committed community, the food bank distributes 300,000 meals every day to a seven-county service area. Feeding neighbors facing hunger is only the beginning. By investing in job training programs, advocating for access to nutritious foods, and inspiring our community to get involved, SHFBCF is leaning into the root causes of hunger and helping our neighbors thrive. With support from the Central Florida community, Second Harvest Food Bank is feeding inspiration, change, achievement, health — and families facing hunger.