Food education goes way beyond nutrition. When kids cook a dish, they’re more likely to try it—uncovering a new sense of confidence about food. That shift can change everything. What does Food Education mean to you?

So what IS Food Education?
In celebration of CCP’s 10-year milestone, What Is Food Education? Was a public awareness campaign that united 160 participants from across the food system to elevate real, firsthand stories about the power and importance of food education. From chefs to teachers to farmers, food pioneers share what food education means to them.

From chefs to teachers to farmers, food pioneers share what food education means to them.

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the charlie cart project

About Us
The Charlie Cart Project brings hands-on food education to communities nationwide through mobile kitchens, curriculum, and training. Our mission is to make hands-on food education accessible everywhere children gather to learn so they can make healthy decisions for life.

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