The Food for Thought Program Purpose
Food for Thought is designed to provide kids with the knowledge and skills to create and enjoy healthy, delicious, and affordable meals & to develop healthy approaches to food and nutrition in a fun, supportive environment.
What are the Perks of Being in Food for Thought?
Students get to be part of a supportive small group of peers and caring adults that encourage growth and experimentation.
Students learn basic cooking skills and the ability to cook specific meals at home that can be enjoyed by the whole family.
Students gain an appreciation for healthy ingredients and the way sharing a good meal with others builds community.
What Happens Each Program Day?
Students enjoy snacks after school at The Bridge and then walk over to Second Reformed Church’s kitchen.
Students work with skilled community members who teach the basics of nutrition, food preparation, and cooking techniques.
Students prepare and cook a meal each program session that they can take home along with written instructions to make the meal again from home.
The program culminates in students preparing a meal to share with their families at the end of the year.
What is the Program’s Schedule?
Food for Thought begins in October and continues through May.
The program meets on scheduled Thursdays or Fridays from 3:00pm-5:00pm.
During the school year, this program only meets on days when school is in session for a full day.
Three Options for Getting Involved
Sign Up Online
Fill out the online enrollment form to get your child signed up.
Complete Enrollment Packet
Print, complete, and return this enrollment packet to The Bridge.
Contact Us
Not sure about signing up yet? Feel free to fill out our contact form, give us a call, or stop by to get more information.
Looking to Volunteer?
Are you passionate about cooking and want to lend your skills and expertise to help middle and high school students learn the benefits of delicious, nutritious meal prep? We’d love to help connect you to the staff at Second Reformed Church who host this program for us. To learn more and get connected, click the link below.
Have an interest in providing a supporting role in this or any of our programs? We’re always looking for more adults interested in building deeper relationships with kids in each of our programs. To learn more about volunteering through The Bridge click the link below.
“It's a great experience. I've learned a lot and made new friendships in the process.”
— High School Student, 2024