“For we are God’s handiwork, created in Christ Jesus to do good works, which God prepared in advance for us to do.” - Ephesians 2:10

Beholding an appreciation for the dignity of all work & fueled by the desire to see all persons embrace their God-given value, the vision for, not “another”, but a “different” kind of workforce training program in the food service industry began to take shape in 2016. Over the next two years, a passionate, talented, and committed group of people & organizations throughout the community came alongside the mission to compile a unique & comprehensive curriculum. The program was then coupled with an expansive set of support services that were compiled in order to provide students in the program with an extensive menu of resources that will help them overcome their current barriers to employment and create a stable future for themselves and for their families.

Some people ask us, “Why food service?”

Food is universal; food knows no race, religion, class, or ethnicity. All of us need it, and great food has the remarkable ability to bring people together. For that reason, food is also communal. Many relationships begin with a meal and, even in times of conflict, food is often central to bringing us back together. And finally, food is an indicator of our overall well-being. There are direct links between our food, our health, the health of our communities, and the health of the earth. Research shows that communities with a stable food system are typically vibrant, healthy, & economically secure communities. So, where there is food, there is opportunity!

We’re excited to open doors to new opportunities in our community by recruiting students for new cohorts every January, May, and September.    

We thank you for your support, encouragement, and partnership in this mission!