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Family Table
A bilingual after-school cooking program where students and caregivers prepare meals together, building confidence, connection, and cultural pride through hands-on learning.
Program Overview
Family Table brings students and caregivers together in the kitchen to cook, share, and connect. Each session focuses on preparing a nutritious, culturally meaningful meal while exploring food traditions, communication, and healthy habits. Designed for inclusivity and ease, this joyful after-school program helps families strengthen bonds and build lifelong skills.
The kids were really excited to make something part of their culture. I think that really resonated with them as well.
Students always walk away saying this is the best club at the school!
Absolutely loved this! Thank you. I think all classes would benefit. Very engaging and educational! Amazing job.
We look so forward to seeing Ms. Williams and cooking with her and are sad it is almost over! I find this so superior to COOKSHOP because of the level of engagement by a DOE professional like Ms. Williams, the opportunity for my students to work with another instructor and develop flexibility as learners as well as the levels of engagement this provides with the cutting, the nutrition , and the food is delicious and students report they went home and their level of engagement with families cooking has increased.
Program Details
Sessions are hands-on and family-focused, with each lesson centered around preparing a culturally relevant dish from scratch, using affordable, easy-to-find ingredients. Along the way, families explore nutrition, teamwork, and the stories behind the food they eat.
This flexible 8 x 2hr after-school program is ideal for students in temporary housing (STH), English-language learners (ELL), and Title I communities. Designed to foster belonging and boost confidence, Family Table can be delivered in English, Spanish, or other languages upon request.
Topics Include
Cooking at home on a budget
Balanced meals & nutrition
Cultural food traditions
Family teamwork & communication
Recipes for real-life cooking
Format
- Available in-person at schools and after-school sites
- All materials, ingredients, and bilingual educators provided
- Includes leave-behind kitchen tools for continued learning.
Sample lesson plan
“Taco Night Traditions”
Objective: Families will work together to prepare a balanced taco meal while exploring the history and cultural significance of tacos in Mexican culture.
Activities
Icebreaker: “What’s your favorite traditional family meal shared at home?”
Hands-on prep: Homemade corn tortillas, veggie fillings with spices, and a fresh fruit salsa.
Nutrition Moment: Discuss building a balanced plate using the ingredients in today’s recipe.
Cultural Connection: Discuss other traditional meals similar to tacos, such as pupusas, arepas, empanadas.
Family Dinner: Share the meal around a large communal table, reflect on the experience, and take home a recipe a shopping list card.
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