In collaboration with Sprouts Healthy Communities Foundation, Nopal Kitchen is a two-semester youth development program led by Amistades in partnership with Sunnyside Unified School District. The program strengthens Apollo Middle School’s culinary elective by providing fresh ingredients, hands-on instruction, and culturally relevant nutrition education. Through the Food Smarts curriculum, students gain cooking skills, learn healthy and affordable food choices, and build confidence in the kitchen. By connecting culinary arts with health and sustainability, Nopal Kitchen empowers middle school students to develop lifelong habits that support their well-being and community.
Latinos, Cultural Preservation, Intergenerational Education, Substance Abuse Prevention, Connecting to Opportunity, Community First, Data Informed, Activating Positive Change, Empowering, Education, Awareness, Healthy Communities