The Vetri Cooking Lab report highlights our innovative out-of-school time program designed to inspires students to develop the knowledge and confidence to make nutritious choices and build life skills for a healthier future. Learn more about Vetri Community Partnership’s out-of-school...
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Governor Josh Shapiro and Lt. Governor Austin Davis join VCP in a day of service
On Sunday January 15, 2023, Vetri Community Partnership was honored to host Governor Josh Shapiro, First Lady of the Commonwealth Lori Shapiro, Lt. Governor Austin Davis, and Second Lady of the Commonwealth Blayre Davis for a day of service in...
Food for Thought: The Balanced Plate & Snacks
As families get back into the swing of school schedules and meal planning, one meal that’s often overlooked is the mighty afterschool snack. Snacks can come in a wide variety of forms and flavors, but a key component of building...
The Science of Pizza with The Franklin Institute STEM Scholars
VCP chefs partnered with The Franklin Institute to bring a special workshop about The Science of Pizza to their 9th through 12th grade STEM Scholars. We experimented with different types of dough, toppings and heat sources to find out how it...
Mobile Teaching Kitchen Partners with PriceRite, Kroc Center, Philabundance, more for Camden Visits
Thank you to the Courier-Post for helping us spread the word about our Mobile Teaching Kitchen‘s visits to Camden, NJ! Our chefs love spreading the word about healthy eating and showing people that it can be accessible, affordable, and delicious....
Eatiquette: Learning How to Make Salads in the Classroom
What’s better than getting fresh, healthy Eatiquette school lunches? Learning how to make them! As part of the revamped Eatiquette360 program, we’re getting students involved in making the dishes they’re served at lunch and giving them the recipes to recreate...
Mobile Teaching Kitchen – Pairing Culinary Education with Food Access
Getting affordable and fresh food is an important first step to obtaining food security, but what if you don’t have the basic skills or confidence to turn those raw ingredients into a healthy meal for your family? Watch this video...
VCP’s Mobile Teaching Kitchen Partners with Philabundance “Fresh For All” Program
We’re proud to partner with Philabundance‘s #FreshForAll program. Through this program, Philabundance provides clients with fresh, seasonal produce — ranging from strawberries in the summer to spaghetti squash in the fall. Vetri Community Partnership‘s Mobile Teaching Kitchen is on-site at #FreshForAll events in...
GSK supports healthy eating after-school with Vetri Cooking Lab
How do you encourage kids to eat more healthy food? By teaching them to cook tasty, nutritious, kid-friendly recipes with ingredients they can find in their own neighborhoods. Today, GSK announced a $440,000 grant to Vetri Community Partnership to expand...
Mobile Teaching Kitchen at First Philadelphia
[sswp-slide sswpid=2731] Last month, Vetri Community Partnership’s Mobile Teaching Kitchen visited First Philadelphia Preparatory Charter School. We taught students how to make sweet potatoes, greens & cabbage and Share Food Program had all of the ingredients for sale at affordable prices.