PREPARING A GENERATION

With food insecurity on the rise in the Lower Mainland, the Food Lab partnership between JFS and Richmond Jewish Day School (RJDS) has played a pivotal role in empowering kids through hands-on learning.

With guidance from Chef Zoe Sorokin, students in grades 4 to 7 participate in the monthly sessions. The students are eager to get in the kitchen and learn essential cooking techniques, food safety skills, and how to use plant-based ingredients in a delicious and nourishing way.

Introducing children to cooking and food preparation at this age helps equip them with healthier eating habits. The sessions have allowed students to navigate the kitchen together with Chef Zoe and make informed choices about food. Students are introduced to new veggies and new uses for known produce, and are developing an appreciation for using wholesome ingredients.