The Sylvia Center x Rutgers Community Center
Over the past four weeks, The Sylvia Center Chef Educator Eliana has been heading up…
The Sylvia CenterMarch 19, 2026
When Students Shape the Menu
A few weeks ago, I watched our students heatedly debate how hot a hot sauce…
Starting the Year in the Kitchen
Photo: Ivy Hedberg Since the beginning, the heart of The Sylvia Center’s work has been…
The Sylvia CenterJanuary 29, 2026
The Sylvia Center x South End Children’s Café
This winter, we’ve been cooking up something special in the kitchen of Albany’s South End…
The Sylvia CenterDecember 13, 2025
My 2025 Gratitude List: Sunflowers, Students, Condiments, and Community
Writing an end of year message can be daunting, especially in our current times. I’m…
The Sylvia CenterDecember 12, 2025
Recipe | Bubble & Squeak
If there’s one dish that proves leftovers can become something comforting and new, it’s Bubble…
The Sylvia CenterDecember 11, 2025
Welcome to Our Board: David Kramer!
We’re thrilled to welcome David Kramer to The Sylvia Center’s Board of Directors. David brings…
The Sylvia CenterDecember 11, 2025
Gratitude, Resilience, and the Power of a Nourished Community
My first day as a non-profit Executive Director was exactly ten years ago on December…
The Sylvia CenterNovember 21, 2025
The Sylvia Center x Transfiguration School
This fall, our Cooks for Health middle school program at Transfiguration School in Manhattan…
The Sylvia CenterNovember 20, 2025
Recipe | Thrifty Sides for the Thanksgiving Table
These thrifty Thanksgiving sides prove that delicious doesn’t have to mean expensive. With simple ingredients,…
The Sylvia CenterNovember 20, 2025
