Triskeles Food for Thought Program

Food for Thought Program (5 weeks summer):
• Annually, 50 teens, approximately 75% are underserved
• Youth employment, workforce readiness and job skill development
• Organic growing procedures, bed preparation, natural insect controls, cultivation and seed harvesting
• Eco-literacy instruction on soil preparation, water conservation techniques, recycling and composting, waste reduction
• Cooking with whole foods, nutrition and making healthy food choices
• Outdoor, physical activities
• Marketing local foods and exploring the food industry
• Teamwork and leadership skills
• Youth philanthropy training and youth giving
• Community service