# Ex-Offender Food Trucks This Mobile Eatery Provides Jobs for Former Prisoners By Katherine Pendrill | Published 2015-09-15 | Social Good Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/former-prisoners References: [civileats](http://civileats.com/2015/08/25/this-food-truck-is-giving-ex-offenders-a-path-to-better-jobs/) & [snowdayfoodtruck](http://snowdayfoodtruck.com/) 'Snowday' is a [mobile eatery](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mill-house-brewing) that provides employment for former prisoners. For ex-offenders, starting over can be a difficult and frustrating task. This food truck provides a unique way for former inmates to get back on their feet. Snowday is the first food truck of its kind to provide [locally sourced food](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/grow-on-the-go) served by former prisoners. The mobile restaurant provides these ex-offenders with a steady source of income as well as training that will helps them achieve future career goals. The employees learn all aspects of the restaurant industry, including dish washing, cooking and money management. The goal is to give these individuals an opportunity to start over and eventually go on to full-time jobs or further education. The [non-profit food truck](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nespresso-and-change-please) not only helps ex-offenders gain meaningful employment but also helps to educate consumers about the criminal justice system. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 6.3/10 - Popularity: 90% | Activity: 92% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 70% men, 30% women - Primary generations: Millennial - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Social Good](https://www.trendhunter.com/socialgood) > [Social Business](https://www.trendhunter.com/socialbusiness) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Rehabilitation Food Trucks:** Creating job opportunities for former prisoners through food trucks - **Socially Responsible Hiring:** Hiring individuals with a criminal record to promote social responsibility and reform - **Culinary Training Programs:** Providing culinary education and training for ex-offenders to help them achieve future career goals ### Where This Applies - **Food Services:** Integrating ex-offenders into the food service industry promotes inclusiveness and diversity - **Social Services:** Creating social programs to help former prisoners reintegrate into society and secure employment - **Criminal Justice:** Creating awareness of the criminal justice system and promoting reform through socially responsible hiring practices ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Battery-Powered Food Trucks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ecofriendly-food-truck-generators.md) - [Electric Street Food Bikes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/smartebike.md) - [Purpose-Driven Popcorn Snacks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/gourmet-popcorn-snacks-and-gifts.md) - [Frozen Snack Food Trucks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/better-than-ice-cream-truck.md) - [Food Service Employee-Focused Initiatives](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/giving-kitchen.md) - [Complimentary Soup Trucks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/good-humor-soup-truck.md) - [Legacy-Honoring Burger Trucks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cookout-truck.md) - [African Fusion Food Trucks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/african-fusion-food-truck.md) - [Flash-Frozen Meatless Meals](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/fresh-on-wheels.md)