Community Services for Every1 extends its deepest thanks to National Grid for extending our Easy Eats for Every1 Culinary Camps into 2024. Our culinary camps help teens discover healthy eating, healthy cooking, and healthy living skills that fit their current and future lives. Thanks to the generosity of National Grid, these camps are free and open to anyone teen or pre-teen ages 10-18, regardless of their ability.
Specifically, National Grid’s generous donation of $10,000 will fund 16 camps in 2024. Their previous donation of $8,500 will continue to fund 13 camps in 2023. To date these camps have hosted 170 participants from all over Western New York, including 14 local high schools and homeschooled youth.
“National Grid appreciates the opportunity to work in our communities and knows the importance of investing in area children to help them achieve their goals,” said National Grid Regional Director Ken Kujawa. “This kind of investment provides support that Community Services for Every1 needed to continue their program, as together, we look to make a difference for kids who are learning skills that can last a lifetime.”
“We are so grateful for National Grid’s contribution to continue this amazing program. Attending campers will be able to continue to not only grow their culinary abilities, but also develop life skills and strong friendships that will benefit them for years to come while bringing home healthy food and recipes to their families. Thank you, National Grid, and thank you to our Community Services team for working tirelessly to grow the culinary camps over the past few years,” said Community Services for Every1 President and CEO Mindy Cervoni.
“Cooking is a fundamental life skill that these young people are walking away with. Our camps also inspire students to explore their creativity through cooking. It has been incredible to see the student’s growth throughout each camp, and I am so thankful to be able to continue them,” said Community Services for Every1 Culinary Arts Manager Stephanie DiCarlo.
Camps often run during school breaks and periodically over the summer. Anyone interested in registering their child for camp can visit csevery1.com/easy-eats-for-every1 or can contact info@csevery1.com. For media inquiries please contact Amanda Berg at aberg@csevery1.com or 716-883-8888.
Our Mission at Community Services is to partner with individuals of all abilities to reach their fullest potential, protecting their rights and promoting their independence and inclusion in our community.