Operation Food Search offers education programs designed to help individuals and families prepare and eat healthy food on a budget. We teach practical cooking skills to increase access to nutritious, affordable meals.
We offer in-person and virtual classes, including sessions in our Teaching Kitchen, which features eight learning stations. Here, participants cook alongside a chef instructor and fellow classmates, gaining hands-on experience in preparing nutritious meals.
Learn About Our Community Programs:
OFS Teaching Kitchen
Enjoy a fun and meaningful way to sharpen your cooking skills while giving back to your community. At the Operation Food Search Teaching Kitchen, we inspire home cooking with simple, fresh, and healthy ingredients. Our hands-on cooking classes feature budget-friendly meals that are easy, nutritious, and quick to prepare.
Group Classes
Make a Dish, Make a Difference
Group Class (up to 16 participants): $750
Enjoy a fun experience that helps sharpen your cooking skills and build Nutrition IQ. Our hands-on cooking classes feature budget-friendly meals that are easy, nutritious, and quick to prepare. The class fee covers your experience PLUS provides a FREE class for people facing food insecurity.
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Nonprofit Cooking Classes
Group Class (up to 16 participants): $375
As part of our commitment to the community, we offer cooking classes at a reduced rate to other nonprofits. These are a great opportunity for support groups, educational groups, or any group of clients/ participants. It is also a wonderful team building activity for staff!
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Join a Community Class as an Individual
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Featured Recipes
Black-Eyed Pea Soup with Turkey Sausage and Collard Greens
This hearty lentil chili blends smoky chipotle, warm spices, and hearty beans for a protein-packed, flavorful meal that’s both budget-friendly and satisfying.
