SANDE Youth Project

 
 


SANDE is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization that enriches lives in Austin, Texas, through Culture, Cuisine and Community.


OUR MISSION

SANDE is dedicated to increasing awareness about the rich culinary and cultural heritage of African Americans and to combating childhood hunger, obesity and disease by teaching basic cooking skills and nutrition to at-risk young people and their families.


OUR PROGRAM

SANDE is a mobile cooking program that uses food, heritage, and community mentors to instill 12 Core Values in youngsters in the areas of Spirit, Attitude, Nutrition, Deeds, and Effort (SANDE). We support the First Lady’s Let’s Move Faith and Communities initiative.


OUR VISION

We strive to nourish families the old-fashioned way: at the kitchen table where proficiency, morals, self-esteem and respect for the community are passed on one meal at a time.  In our nurturing classes and activities, youngsters will discover, celebrate and integrate food and heritage into their lives so they can thrive in the world around them.


OUR PARTNERS

Through a community partnership with the University of Texas -Austin’s Division of Diversity and Community Engagement, we offer nutrition and cooking activities at selected sites around the city where children and adults  learn about the food they eat, from seed to plate so they are empowered to make better choices. 

 

SANDE uses food and culture to inspire leadership and promote community spirit. SANDE accomplishes this vision through the following activities:


  1. •Children’s Picnic and Good Food Fair

  2. •Exhibits of important artifacts, including rare African-American cookbooks and photographs

  3. •Artist-led workshops and demonstrations

  4. •Structured after-school activities for children

  5. •Adult workshops

  6. •Internships

  7. •Diverse cultural food celebrations


OUR WEBSITE


To learn more about SANDE, visit: www.thesandeyouthproject.org


 

COOKING PROGRAM



  1. •Cooking classes for families.


  1. •6-week sessions


  1. •10 students, one mentor, one staff member, and one student intern per class


  1. •Classes are held daily for two hours each day after school


  1. •Program includes an iron chef-styled banquet for students and their families


  1. •Recipe themes change each week


  1. •Each student receives an apron and a binder



ACTIVITIES



  1. •Lessons on the history and culture of food


  1. •Cookbook design and development


  1. •Food history research


  1. •Hands-on food preparation


  1. •Nutrition concepts food games


  1. •Taste-testing and rating of culinary creations


  1. •Table setting and etiquette


  1. •Preparing meals to take home and share with the family


  1. •Organic gardening


  1. •Recycling


  1. •Green housekeeping to protect the environment



GOALS



Research proves that self-esteem, literacy and nutrition awareness improve when children cook for themselves.  An International Association of Culinary Professionals study shows that children who learn to cook eat 20 times more whole grains, legumes, and vegetables than their non-cooking counterparts.



contact




To support our programs, please contact


Toni Tipton-Martin

Founder, Director

SANDE Youth Project

P.O. Box 500204

Austin, Texas

78750-0204

512.415.3123

email: 

info@

thesandeyouthproject.org

 

The SANDE Youth Project