Governors' Cup for Food Security
"Uniting leadership to fight food insecurity and build workforce opportunities"
A collaborative initiative connecting workforce development and food access.
Location: Philadelphia, PA
Date: Fall 2026 (Tentative)
Time: Time to be announced
About
Sunshine Workforce Initiatives brings together public leaders, employers, and community organizations to create pathways to employment, training, and access to healthy food.
The Governors’ Cup for Food Security is a collaborative effort to address food insecurity through workforce development and sustainable, community-based solutions.
Bridgett A. Johnson, Founder
Chef Delilah Winder, Program Coordinator/Host
The Inspiration Behind Sunshine
She was lovingly called “Sunshine”—a mother of nine who made sure her family was always fed, cared for, and guided with purpose.
She simply wanted to be a great wife and a loving mother, raising healthy, happy children who took their education seriously and grew into successful, caring adults.
Through prayer and God’s grace, she did exactly that.
Her life continues to inspire the mission of Sunshine Workforce Initiatives—reminding us that with faith, resilience, and care, it is possible to build something lasting for generations to come.
What This Initiative Will Achieve
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Prepare individuals for careers in culinary, hospitality, and related industries
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Connect participants to real employment and career pathways
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Engage employers as hiring and training partners
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Strengthen community-based food systems and access
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Advance sustainable solutions to food insecurity
Who should participate
This event is designed for leaders and organizations committed to workforce development and food access.
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Government officials & policy leaders
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Employers & hiring partners
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Community-based organizations
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Workforce development agencies
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Culinary & hospitality professionals
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Nonprofit organizations and advocacy groups
Get involved
Tell us how you’d like to support or participate.
Be part of the solution.
We are seeking partners, employers, and community organizations to collaborate on this initiative. Join us in building pathways to employment, strengthening communities, and addressing food insecurity.
Partnership Opportunities
Be part of the solution.
We are inviting partners, employers, and community organizations to collaborate on this initiative.
Join us in creating pathways to employment, strengthening communities, and addressing food insecurity at scale.
Opportunities are available for sponsorship, program collaboration, and employer participation.