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Our co-founders have seen firsthand the impact
of social emotional learning and how it plays out in
professional kitchens and restaurant culture. The
goal of launching The Kind Kitchen Group in 2023
was to weave those lessons into culinary
education across North Carolina.

Now in year two, we are excited to pilot
NourishNow!

about our
programs

Empowering our community
through culinary education.

Vision

Nourish Now

Program Pathways

Mission

The Kind Kitchen Group meets communities
experiencing adversity with nurture through
food and radical care.

Our programs shatter ceilings by developing
talent often overlooked. Founded by
classically-trained Black LGBTQ+ female chef
restaurateurs and educators committed to
writing equity into systems, we walk the talk
bridging heritage, economic mobility and
wellbeing.

Our board mirrors the brilliant diversity
sustaining our community from the ground
up. With authenticity, heart and minority-
governed intuition, we equip all people to
unlock barriers coded by false
narratives...then watch them soar.

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The Kind Kitchen Group is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit
founded by Black female chefs with a desire to
drive social change through food. Leveraging the
power of food to equitably nurture potential and
overcome barriers.

Our approach pairs culinary education with socio-
emotional learning to address individual and
community-based social determinants of health,
driving empowerment from the ground up.

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From Seed to Soul:

Where Growth Takes Root

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Vision

Nourish Now

Program Pathways

Mission

Young Cooks Society Level 2 -
Grade 6 - 8 Middle School students

Junior Cooks Society -

Grades K-5 Elementary Students

Drop in - Intro to Culinary Sessions

Grades 9-12 High School Students

We envision a future where all people
achieve food security, economic
opportunities to develop talents, and an
inclusive environment to reach full potential.
By creating caring ecosystems around
knowledge, nourishment and belonging, we
can write a new story of health, pride and
possibility uplifting voices equitably.

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vision

“Give a person a fish, and they
will eat for a day.

Teach a person to fish and
they will eat for a lifetime.”

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-Chinese philosopher
Lao Tzu

Vision

Nourish Now

Program Pathways

Mission

Young Literary Society

Cooking Competition

Young Cooks Society Level 1

Our co-founders we’ve seen first hand the impact of social
emotional learning and how it plays out in professional
kitchens, restaurant chefs. And, the goal of launching The
Kind Kitchen Group in 2023 was to weave those lessons
into culinary education.

And, in year two we are excited to pilot, NourishNow!

The Kind Kitchen Group’s 48 month initiative to serve the
state of North Carolina, making social and emotional
learning a practical step in our goal to shrink food access
and increase culinary education.

Across all of our programs, this comprehensive initiative will
serves as the foundation for all Kind Kitchen Group
programs. This innovative addresses food insecurity, youth
mental health, and health inequities through immersive
culinary education and community engagement.

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NOURISH
NOW

Kind Kitchen Group’s Pilot
Program making social and
emotional learning a practical
step in our mission to increase
food access and culinary
education.

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Vision

Nourish Now

Program Pathways

Mission

6 Diverse Programs

Accross Multiple Counties

Serving Pre-k through 12th Grade

Through these interconnected programs, we aim to instill
lifelong healthy eating habits, culinary skills, and mental
health literacy while tackling racial and health disparities.

about our
program
pathways

Young Cooks Society

Young Literary Society

Drop -In Sessions

Young Cooks Society - Level 2

Young Agriculture Society

Youth Advisory Board

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NourishNow provides culturally relevant
culinary education integrated with mental
health support, increases access to nutritious
foods, and empowers youth with practical skills
for both cooking and emotional wellbeing.

By participating in NourishNow
programs, youth gain more than just
cooking techniques. They develop
emotional regulation, stress
management, and communication
skills. They learn about urban farming,
explore mental health themes through
food-related literature, and become
advocates for better mental health
resources in their communities.

NourishNow represents our commitment to
creating a holistic impact on youth health and
wellbeing. It's not just about teaching recipes – it's
about cultivating resilience, fostering community,
and showing youth their incredible potential.

Vision

Nourish Now

Program Pathways

Mission

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