#Food4Thought Facilitator Portal

Thank you for facilitating #Food4Thought in your school. As a program facilitator, you are a vital ingredient and our biggest asset. Your commitment to this program is very important to us. We appreciate the contribution that you are making in providing a safe space for students to build relationships with their peers and caring adults in the school community. All of the information needed to facilitate the #Food4Thought Program is available below.

Program Overview

#Food4Thought allows students to come together, prepare a meal, and share what they have prepared with their peers and caring adults. Most importantly, while students are sharing the meal, it provides an opportunity to have a conversation around topics that related to school connectedness.

#Food4Thought Program Details:

• Suitable for students in grade 7+ that would benefit from connecting with peers and a trusted adult in the school community
• Four sessions that follow a Cook, Eat, Chat model
• All recipes are either prepared in a skillet or do not require heat to prepare. No kitchen required
• The comprehensive facilitator's guide includes recipes, shopping lists, chat session topic areas, activities, and all other essential information needed to successfully lead the program

Additional Materials: 

• Posters - Includes general kitchen safety, knife safety, food safety, handwashing, dishwashing, cutting techniques and ground rules