O.S.K. Culinary Training

A California State Certificate program in kitchen safety techniques and standards. Qualified at-risk and low income individuals will be awarded a certificate at the end of this twelve-week program that will prepare them to work in a professional food preparation environment. Our workshops will also offer resume writing, internship placement with local healthy chefs, and on-the-job support. Graduates will also work for OSK as part of our “give back” philosophy. (Program launches in 2011.)

Local Outreach

Food is medicine. In collaboration with local non-profits who do work with people in need, we provide fresh, organic food to their constituents. Current partners include Transition House, Doctors Without Walls and The Veterans Administration. Many of the recipients are either homeless or living in shelters.

Baby Carrots

This program supports the health of babies before they are born.  Many babies from low-income families are born sick and/or early due to a lack of good nutrition. We provide low-income pregnant and breastfeeding mothers with healthy, clean, pesticide-free local produce and soup. Along with serving them nutrient-rich food, we educate on ways to prepare healthy meals on their own.

Wise Elder

We partner with organizations providing care to house-bound elderly. The toll taken by illness and medication are major causes for vitamin deficiencies in elderly people. Eating nutrient-dense, easily digestible foods becomes increasingly important when calorie needs decline but vitamin and mineral needs remain high.