The Texas Second Chance Program is a 6-month (100-hour) program providing professional training in warehousing, inventory, and culinary skills coupled with the opportunity to gain certifications, licenses, and a sense of accomplishment.

This work-study program combines a classroom curriculum with a hands-on practicum. The course covers warehouse safety, first aid, shipping and receiving, storage and staging inventory control, and order selection of edible and non-edible product. The primary module is an introduction, inspection, and use of all available types of material handling equipment. Successful completion gives the student a material handling equipment license and a sense of accomplishment.

The Texas Second Chance Program is a partnership between the San Antonio Food Bank and the Texas Department of Criminal Justice. 

For questions regarding the Texas Second Chance Program, please call the San Antonio Food Bank.