You too can support our 81 members across the country this month on #GivingTuesday by following this link: catalystkitchens.org?form=Gi… #givingtuesday2022

A big thank you as well to our amazing volunteers from @hemleva, who provided their storage, supplies, and elbow grease to get all of them packed up and sent to our members.

Safety and sanitation are at the foremost for our culinary training programs, and having excellent equipment gives our students a boost to their learning and professionalism. This year that amounted to an in-kind donation of over $16000!

Catalyst Kitchens has been honored to receive support from CDN Measurement for over a decade. Every year, they supply us with thermometers to give as gifts to all of our members for their trainees and graduates.

Thanks also to our special guests from Idaho Department of Labor and Base Camp Pong & Axe for a super fun happy hour. Please consider supporting work like this and our summits next year on #GivingTuesday #givingtuesday2022 catalystkitchens.org/?form=G…

We also want to thank Columbia Industries, @PDXStoneSoup, @farestart, @kitchenheat, @CathCharitiesOR, Cafe Tuscano, and @IdahoStateU for attending and making it a memorable and idea-filled event.

In October, Catalyst Kitchens was thrilled to hold another in-person event for our members in Boise, Idaho! We held the Northwest Regional Summit, with host @LifesKitchen. It was amazing to see their students and kitchens in action, and to learn from their program team.

- They help prepare food in Manna’s kitchen for Meals on Wheels, which provides and delivers meals for seniors. - They have developed numerous job placement avenues with employer partners into excellent careers - Have adapted their program to serve a multi-lingual population.

Some highlights of their work: - In 2016, Manna moved into a new, larger facility within North Penn Commons, which created the opportunity for Common Grounds to be launched that same year. - Lead their community for important work like trauma-informed care practices.

Manna on Main Street joined the Catalyst Kitchens network in 2015, and has worked tirelessly to improve their programs, services for trainees, curriculums, facilities, and job placement pathways. We are proud to have them as leaders within their community and within the network.

Within the CK Network, the designation "Model Member" is for those programs doing exemplary work with their job training, social enterprises, and organizational culture. They serve as leaders and innovators within the network.

On October 19th, @mannaonmain became the newest Model Member in the network. Staff members Justin Smith and Benita Brisco conducted a standards review of their program and operations, and found they were excelling in all areas of operation.

Thanks also to our special guests from Delaware Restaurant Association and the USDA SNAP E&T Team. Please consider supporting work like this and our summits next year on #GivingTuesday #givingtuesday2022 catalystkitchens.org/?form=G…

We also want to thank Knox Area Rescue Ministries, Manna on Main Street, Groundwork Kitchen, Philabundance, City Beet Kitchens, Light House Bistro, and Trenton Area Soup Kitchen for attending and making it a memorable and idea-filled event.

Catalyst Kitchens was lucky enough this past month to again put on in-person events for our members! We kicked off with the Northeast Regional Summit, hosted by Foodbank of Delaware. It was amazing to see their students and kitchens in action, and to learn from their program.

The Catalyst Kitchens network uses donations to provide support to member programs across the country. This #GivingTuesday we are aiming to collect $15,000 to enhance our 2023 Regional Summits. Your donation will help start 2023 strong! catalystkitchens.org?form=Gi… #givingtuesday2022

We are hiring! Our team is expanding with a Director of Development and Grants. This is a completely remote position as we continue to build a team to work with our amazing members all over the country. See the link below for more information ideali.st/KN5Fzb

Amazing things are happening with our member The Prospect KC! Listen in to this feature on their work in Kansas City, and the amazing vision of their founder, Shanita McAfee-Bryant. kcur.org/news/2022-06-10/on-…

Need something to listen to on your drive home or morning workout? Check out the amazing stories and work of our member, @MyHouseMatSu Their podcasts dig into real issues that youth and programs deal with across the country. castbox.fm/channel/The-MY-Ho…

We are so thankful to have your program and the work you do as a part of network!