FeedMore WNY offers free job-training for economically disadvantaged adults, providing the skills, experience, opportunities and a network of partners to help our neighbors obtain gainful employment and achieve financial self-sufficiency. We’re empowering our neighbors through specialized training programs to bring our region closer to our shared goal of alleviating hunger in WNY.
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During the 10-week Logistics and Warehouse Skills Training Program, participants will learn essential skills to become warehouse and logistics professionals.
apply to rise logistics and warehouseAs part of each RISE cohort, we offer employment counseling and training to ready you for the next step.
This includes resume writing, guided job search and interviews with our employer partners.
We also offer post-graduation support and case management to help you reach your potential.
In addition, we’ve partnered with local institutions to support your educational journey.
Students receive financial literacy training (in partnership with Bank of America) and nutrition education.
An overview of the logistics and warehouse program is provided in the below testimonial video.
The Summer 2025 cohort will be held from Monday, April 7, through June 13. The cohort’s graduation ceremony is set for Monday, June 16. Classes are from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Mondays through Fridays.
All classes are held at FeedMore WNY’s Food Distribution Warehouse located at 91 Holt Street, Buffalo, NY 14206.
For more information about the logistics and warehouse program, eligibility requirements and application support, please contact For more information, contact Chief Workforce Development Officer Jay Smith by calling (716) 822-2005 x 3014, or email jsmith@feedmorewny.org.
FeedMore WNY’s Culinary and Food Manufacturing Program provides both culinary and life skills that lead to sustainable employment and self-sufficiency.
apply to rise culinary and food manufacturing FeedMore WNY’s Culinary and Food Manufacturing Program is a free 14-week program offering adult community members valuable hands-on experience in a commercial kitchen.
The program’s format includes 12 weeks of in-class training followed by a two-week internship. Case management is provided on an individual basis.
Classes are held from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Mondays through Fridays at Caudell Hall at Buffalo State University, 1300 Elmwood Ave., Buffalo.
RISE Culinary Cohort 4:
12 weeks, on-site in class at Caudell: May 5 – July 25
2 weeks, off-site in internships: July 28 – August 8
Graduation, on-site at Caudell: August 11
RISE Culinary Cohort 5:
12 weeks, on-site in class at Caudell:
September 8 – November 28
2 weeks, off-site in internships: December 1 – 12
Graduation, on-site at Caudell: December 15
For more information, contact Chef Instructor Jonathan Kaupa by calling (716) 822-2005 x 3039, or email jkaupa@feedmorewny.org.
