Summary
Paola worked with Immigrant Refugee Community Organization (IRCO) to provide program support to SUN programs, especially Global Cooking Classes and Fresh Food Pantries. Overview
Created curricula and lead classes for Global Cooking Class around cultural holidays
Observed Fresh Food Pantries and surveyed volunteers and community members regarding their experiences
Analyzed feedback
Created report identifying changes for each site to ensure that the Fresh Food Pantries are more culturally specific and have a welcoming environment
Impact
61 youth attended classes
Articles written by Paola
Blog
Paola talks about her experience working in school-based food banks and her realization that there is a lot more to it than food distribution.