Feeding Tampa Bay recognizes that it takes more than food to fight hunger. We employ a model that focuses not only on food for today, but also food for tomorrow, and eventually food for a lifetime. Programs like FreshForce help connect you to job training opportunities, rejoin the workforce, and provide a pathway to self-sustainability.
FreshForce currently offers courses across 2 different industries: warehouse logistics and the culinary arts. Learn more about what they offer below.
Gain the operational skills needed to obtain a job in warehouse logistics. In this 10-week program, you will learn how to operate forklifts, how to act safely in a warehouse, how to navigate supply chain logistics and quality control for an organization, and more!
The Truck Driving program offers technical and professional skills to prepare students for employment in truck-driving and related fields requiring a Class B Commercial Driver License. The curriculum includes classroom instruction, testing, group discussion, hands-on training, employability training, and life skills training to prepare students for successful employment in the industry. The courses offer students opportunities to gain experience behind the wheel, obtain industry-recognized certifications, and receive hands-on electric pallet-jack training.
If you have questions about the program or are interested in becoming a FreshForce partner, please contact the FreshForce team at freshforce@feedingtampabay.org or 813-254-1190.
