LunchLAB is a Growing Chefs program that provides a hands-on approach to edible education in schools while offering accessible, nourishing, and culturally relevant school lunches prepared by students under the mentorship of chefs-in-residence. The program empowers diverse students, including Indigenous students, English Language Learners, and Newcomers to Canada, who often face barriers to accessing food and food literacy. Through LunchLAB, students learn critical food literacy skills, receive ongoing mentorship, and get to enjoy a nourishing, delicious lunch.
LunchLAB's edible education program provides ample opportunities for kids to develop teamwork, collaboration, critical thinking, creativity, and innovation skills through hands-on food preparation. It also provides consistent access to healthy school lunches, which is particularly important for children who otherwise would have limited access. Consistent access to healthy school lunches is an important opportunity equalizer--it enables students to nourish themselves properly, especially those living with food access limitations, which can translate into improved academic performance and attendance.
For more information about volunteering with LunchLAB visit www.growingchefs.ca/volunteer-with-us/.
LunchLAB's edible education program provides ample opportunities for kids to develop teamwork, collaboration, critical thinking, creativity, and innovation skills through hands-on food preparation. It also provides consistent access to healthy school lunches, which is particularly important for children who otherwise would have limited access. Consistent access to healthy school lunches is an important opportunity equalizer--it enables students to nourish themselves properly, especially those living with food access limitations, which can translate into improved academic performance and attendance.
For more information about volunteering with LunchLAB visit www.growingchefs.ca/volunteer-with-us/.
Meet the Chef
Meet your Roberts Chef in Residence: Tahani (who is also a parent)
Tahani is a passionate chef whose journey began from observing her mother’s cooking to creating dishes of her own that are nothing short of inspiring. Tahani ran her own food business bringing experience and creativity to the culinary craft. Having lived in various countries, she has embraced diverse cuisines and cultures, weaving these global influences into her unique cooking style. Each dish reflects her dedication and love for food experiences worldwide. Tahani loves working with children and worked as a special needs teacher for 3 years.
Tahani is a passionate chef whose journey began from observing her mother’s cooking to creating dishes of her own that are nothing short of inspiring. Tahani ran her own food business bringing experience and creativity to the culinary craft. Having lived in various countries, she has embraced diverse cuisines and cultures, weaving these global influences into her unique cooking style. Each dish reflects her dedication and love for food experiences worldwide. Tahani loves working with children and worked as a special needs teacher for 3 years.
LunchLAB Newsletter
Have a look at our monthly LunchLAB newsletter where we share menus and what else is going on in LunchLAB each month
LunchLAB Monthly Newsletter
LunchLAB Monthly Newsletter