Karla, Mia, and Thursall (not pictured, Dean) - the core team behind the RISE Scratch Cooking Pilot - got to spend some time together recently at the Cooking for Kids fundraiser hosted by OverFlowing Hands.

Food Paradigm was honored to be chosen as a beneficiary of this event, with funds raised going directly toward the kitchen we're working to transform at RISE Academy. Nights like this one remind us what's possible when a community rallies around nourishing kids. Real food for kids takes a village. Food Paradigm is planning for a big year ahead. With the generous support of the Cooking for Kids fundraiser and the team at OverFlowing Hands, we're building a scratch-cooking system that works for real school life. That means menus kids enjoy, operations staff can run, and a plan schools can sustain for the long term. We were grateful to be part of this event. Reach out to our team if you're a school or a potential partner who would like to learn more. #FoodParadigm #CookingForKids #OverFlowingHands #RISECharter #SchoolFood #Community