Kitchen Cred is an interactive educational program that empowers adolescents in Greater Philadelphia with tools and recipes for life. Under the guidance of culinary professionals, teens learn about cooking, food safety, nutrition, and food economics, while cultivating self-esteem, leadership and teamwork skills. The outcome is happier, healthier teens and communities. To increase its impact, Kitchen Cred partners with community groups, chefs, educators, and agencies like Youth Service, Inc., YouthBuild Philadelphia Charter School, and¸ beginning in October, 2014, Big Brothers Big Sisters Southeastern PA. In 2012 Independence Blue Cross selected Kitchen Cred from over 150 applicants as winner of the IBX Game Changers Challenge, a competition seeking innovative solutions to improve the Philadelphia region's health and wellness. For more information, visit kitchencred.org or www.facebook.com/KitchenCred.
