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Junior Chefs of South BendThere is an innovative after school program at Jackson Middle School in South Bend. Students learn kitchen skills, safety and the art of cooking and are able to take ingredients home to prepare meals for their families. Junior Chefs are paired with senior chef mentors and learn how to follow recipes, make nutrition meals and gain confidence in the kitchen as well as the social skills of eating dinner together.
- Beckie HernandezDirector of Junior Chefs of South BendJackson Middle Schoolbeckie.hernandez@gmail.com
- Diana ThompsonPastor of First Baptist Church of South BendJackon Middle School
- Michelle FowlerStudentJackson Middle School
- Amando WilliamsStudentJackson Middle School
- Joseph PecherStudentJackson Middle School
Additional Resources:
- First Baptist Church of South Bend
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- Hey Kids, Let's Cook!
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