Food Skills programs are for participants of all ages and backgrounds and aim to enhance the health and well-being of our community by teaching simple, affordable, garden-to-table cooking, encouraging cultural expression, and bringing together people who may be experiencing social isolation.

Some Food Skills programs include:

Cook Ahead Community Kitchen

Cook Ahead teaches participants to cook diverse, nutritious meals from scratch. Participants learn to make meals in larger quantities, which helps with budget-friendly meal planning. Practical skills are taught to make cooking at home easier. We discuss chronic disease prevention, food and mood, food systems, and sustainability.

Canning and Preserving Workshop Series

Participants learn safe methods to can local, in-season fruits and vegetables. We also teach fermentation, drying, and freezing as preservation methods. Proper storage techniques ensure preserved food lasts through the winter.

Harm Reduction Community Kitchen

In partnership with Street Health and Regent Park Community Health Centre, participants prepare and share a meal from scratch. Leftovers are available, and discussions highlight the link between harm reduction and nutrition. Participants also can access harm reduction supplies.

Cook and Grow

For children, youth, and older adults in Regent Park. Participants learn where food comes from and how to grow their own food. They also create simple, healthy recipes using fresh ingredients. Activities include building soil, compost, and worm bins. Participants also create pollinator and edible gardens and learn about healing plants. We cover sprouts, micro-greens, and alternative sources of greens and proteins.