SCHOOL PROGRAMS
Cultivate a spirit of giving and compassion
At Desert Community Kitchen our school programs are designed to teach students about giving and about those less fortunate from a young age. We believe in creating meaningful opportunities for students to learn in a practical way so that they can readily understand the importance of giving back.
No matter the age, we believe it's never too soon to create and encourage a spirit of giving and selflessness. Our programs vary depending on requirement, the student’s age and anticipated learning outcomes. Cooking together breaks down barriers and creates an enriching and fun experience for all students as we connect over Desert Community Kitchen's main ingredient…. love.
Desert Community Kitchen's school programs empowers students to:
• Connect and interact with peers in a meaningful way
• Make a tangible difference by giving back to the community together
• Engage in a wider community and connect to growing a community
• Learn about giving, sharing, respect, love, kindness and gratitude
• Understand others, compassion and kindness
• Learn new cooking skills, and have fun
• Demonstrates your school's commitment to social responsibility in a practical way
Our Next Generation is the Future for a Giving Community.
HOW SCHOOL PROGRAMS SUPPORT DESERT COMMUNITY KITCHEN
By cooking with large numbers of volunteers - or even smaller groups - we are able to make more meals and support more people in need. Last year Desert Community Kitchen made 1,000 meals and 2,300 cookies which got distributed to those suffering from food insecurity across the Coachella Valley. Without schools coming in and volunteering their time, this amount of meals would not have been achieved.
Our belief is through giving we empower and connect people. We hope to build a larger community of givers and, by more schools participating, we hope to spread this giving narrative.
Running a large commercial kitchen and a charity does have costs. By having these school programs it contributes to Desert Community Kitchen’s running costs. These programs are how we hope to stay sustainable as a charity and continue to grow.
PROGRAM DETAILS
Duration: 2 Hours
The Program Includes
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Arrive, check in and orientation
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Receive Chef instruction on the menu to be prepared and begin food prep.
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Prepare packaging for the meals
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Prepare cookie dough
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Assemble the meals in the prepared containers/packaging
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Participants get to sample the cookies prepared
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Closing Talk and group photo
PRICING:
$20 Per Student - Minimum 20 Students