Buffalo Center for Health Equity

Cooking for Healthier Life

2022 Program Overview

•Hands on 12-week virtual cooking class with diabetic participants age 35-88

•Culturally driven recipes included introduction of new food options

•Groceries and equipment provided

•98% participation

•Positive impact on A1c levels and weight loss

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Buffalo Urban League

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ServSafe Food Handling Workshops

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•Custom hands-on format merges healthy eating with ServSafe curriculum

•Focus on specific goal (party, banquet) where students utilize learnings

•Exam administered to measure results

•Students achieving passing grade receive Food Safety Handling Certificate

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  90% earned passing grade 75 or above

  40% working in hospitality

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