Community Culinary Crew

Wednesdays & Saturdays 
including Common Ground Country Fair on Sept. 25th
Start Date:  September 1st
End Date:  December 1st

Maximum Stipend: $365 ($40 per Saturday and $25 per Wednesday)

 Description:

Youth will have the opportunity to harvest and deliver vegetables to elders in the community and gain experience in cooking and preserving techniques. Youth will dive into harvest season on a farm as well as learn how make and market jams, pickles, preserves and/or sauces with our chef partners.  Youth will practice leadership, communication, and teamwork skills. 

Youth will throw a harvest food event for elders in the community to share their work and will have the opportunity to participate in the Common Ground Country Fair on Saturday September 26^th as a celebration of harvest in Maine.

 Intention of C3:

Everyone involved will experience a deeper connection to the land, their community, each other and themselves and everyone will be excited about food in Maine. 

Everyone will master core skills necessary to harvest, cook and preserve local foods in delicious ways.  They will also develop an understanding of how their work contributes to a more sustainable food system and stronger community.