How does the program work?

• Students are paired with a youth peer or adult

• An educational activity such as matching fractions to the same measuring cup, is completed while waiting for everyone to arrive.

• Students then move into the kitchen to make the recipe with their buddy. 

• Each new student receives a set of utensils to keep including wet & dry ingredient measuring cups, measuring spoons, a scraper, a recipe & a recipe binder.

• While the item is baking, the students clean up their areas & play Bingo (with prizes of course) until the baking is complete.

• Baked items are taken home to share with family & friends!

Benefits of the program:

• Interactions with those who have special needs increases understanding & acceptance, improves attitudes & builds lasting relationships.

• Provides respite for families who can run errands, network with other families, or just relax with a cup of coffee.

• Engages collaboration between churches, schools & the community through volunteering.

• Students with special needs & the volunteers gain valuable baking & kitchen skills.

• Opportunities to participate in other church activities/events.