Our second Cooking Up Literacy event was filled with surprises, smiles, and lots of learning! Sometimes the best adventures begin unexpectedly, and that's exactly what happened. We packed up, moved to a new room, and before long, the fun was in full swing! Families with children from the primary grades through high school rolled up their sleeves and created TWO delicious recipes—refreshing Lively Lemon Mint Water and creamy Homemade Ice Cream. But the recipes were only the be

As I began learning the kids’ names and hearing their excitement, it was clear this experience was already becoming something special. Our very first Cooking Up Literacy experience at the Boys & Girls Club didn’t involve cooking—but it delivered something just as meaningful. It built excitement. It built connection. And it gave kids ownership from day one. A Sweet Start Before the session began, kids enjoyed free Kona Ice during part of the scheduled time. It was a simple mo