The mission of the organization is to inspire young people to become healthy eaters and advocates for healthy food in their families and communities.
When young people learn
with The Sylvia Center, they:
Learn basic kitchen and sanitation skills
Learn how to identify and source low-cost healthy food alternatives
Grow their own taste for fresh fruits and vegetables
Adopt positive habits that impact lifelong health
Inspiring their community with knowledge they have gained
Our Impact
Through our programs, young people learn essential skills in the kitchen and gain the confidence to make healthier choices now, and in the future. Young people are applying the skills they learn in our cooking classes to other areas of their life and becoming advocates for healthy communities.
Improve their diet by eating more fruits and vegetables
Significantly improve their cooking skills
Understand how to make a healthy meal for themselves
Really “LOVE TO COOK!”
Our Programs
Full Plate
Tailored for our youngest students, our Full Plate programming focuses on exposing them to fresh, healthy foods.
Cooks for Health
Geared toward our elementary and middle school students, our Cooks for Health programming focuses on building confidence in the kitchen through nutrition education and learning fundamental cooking skills.
Teen Culinary Apprenticeship
Our Teen Culinary Apprenticeship programming aims to expose our high school students to opportunities that connect their passion for food with long-term career development.
Our Programs in Action
In The News
Kids Don’t Learn if They’re Hungry
As families continue to face increased challenges to accessing fresh, healthy, and affordable food, nearly half of parents statewide are concerned about access to meals and food for their children.
A Magical Night on the Farm!
Thank you for joining us at Farm to Picnic Blanket! We celebrated a wonderful evening of community with longtime friends, and new supporters, of The Sylvia Center at Katchkie Farm.
Summer with The Sylvia Center!
Beginning July 13th, we will share a dynamic weekly series of daily themed videos on our social media channels. Check out the summer schedule.
