“These classes have introduced our family to a whole new world of eating. Ben is excited to try new recipes and making the meals has increased his independence. He is…
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“…a middle school student wasn’t feeling confident enough to dice an onion, and all her peers were cheering her on and supporting her. Ever since then, she wanted to cut…
“The Sylvia Center made eating healthy, and delicious. It encouraged students to try new things, and it helped prepare us for working with kids. I’m excited for the things to…
Join us on #GivingTuesday! “I teach my parents the recipes I learn in my Sylvia Center class!” an elementary student told Rongling, current Chef Assistant and Teen Culinary Apprenticeship (TCA)…
As we celebrate our 15th anniversary, The Sylvia Center, which continues to be at the center of the movement of youth-led change in health education, elected three new leaders, Jean-Robert…
The Sylvia Center’s Teen Culinary Apprenticeship (TCA) teaches 16-18-year-olds to become peer advocates for health, explores food justice and food science topics, and provides professional development opportunities. As a 2021 TCA alumni…
When youth teach youth, they become potential agents of change. This summer, The Sylvia Center’s Teen Culinary Apprenticeship teens taught over 700 youths at summer camps throughout New York City….
Common Food Allergies by Yvonne Mei Food allergies affect around 32 million people in the US, including 5.6 million children under the age of 18. That is 1 in 13…
Immune Boosting Foods by Yvonne Mei We are constantly being exposed to potentially harmful germs on a daily basis. How do we protect ourselves from these harmful germs? With the…
Q & A with Yvonne Mei, dietetic intern at The Sylvia Center. How did you become interested in the field of dietetics? Why do you want to be a dietician?…
