Nurturing Healthier, Happier Communities
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Cooking on Purpose Health, 501(c)(3)
Cooking on Purpose Health in the Community.
Welcome to Cooking on Purpose Health, where we're not just about recipes—we're on a mission to transform lives through the power of plant-based food as medicine. As a non-profit organization, we believe that everyone deserves access to the knowledge and resources they need to take control of their health and well-being. That's why we offer a range of unique and creative programs, including interactive cooking classes, engaging health education workshops, and inspiring community events.
"The class always felt like a no judgment zone. Appreciated the attentiveness throughout to my, and others, personal health challenges. The experience felt very personalized."
Alysin F.
Community health events to share the power of food as medicine
We enjoy participating in health festivals and host workshops to talk about the power of lifestyle medicine in help
Interactive plant based cooking classes
We cook together, learn practical cooking tips and techniques, and then eat together
Health tips on how to use food as medicine
During our cooking workshops we share how food can prevent and potentially reverse chronic conditions
Community Events
Cooking and Health Education Class at Impact Church
03/23/2024
Health education and cooking class held for local church members. Made Chia pudding cups, salad dressing and sweet potato coconut curry. Meals for breakfast, lunch and dinner. Discussed lifestyle Medicine. Location: IMPACT Church in East Point, Atlanta Georgia.
Cooking Class at Deep Roots Market
10/21/2023
Held a cooking and health education class making vegan tacos, with residents in Greensboro, NC.
Summer Series at Impact Church
5/2023-8/2023.
A monthly 4 part summer series class for health education discussions along with tasty and nutritious cooking classes. After making a meal together, we had conversations where participants shared their health journeys and what food as medicine meant to them. Location: IMPACT Church in East Point, Atlanta Georgia.
Healthy Kids Day at Andrew & Walter Young Family YMCA
4/29/2023
Provided kids and parents in the community with healthy snack options and toys to promote lifestyle and preventive health education at YMCA Metro Atlanta Georgia
Spring into Health Fair at Impact Church
3/26/2023.
Discussed food as medicine at IMPACT Church health fair in East Point, Atlanta Georgia. Signing people up for the 4 part cooking class series on food as medicine for the summer 2023.
Interactive Cooking Showcase at Nia Festival
9/10/2022
Presented a live and engaging cooking demonstration, spotlighting a collection of health-conscious desserts that skillfully featured zucchini and dates. As dedicated health advocates, we also had the privilege of sharing insightful health education with the esteemed community members who joined us at Pittsburgh Yards in Atlanta, Georgia.
Health Education at Back to School Event
7/30/2022
Provided samples of chocolate chip zucchini muffins to community members in local neighborhood and shared health education about benefits of using whole food ingredients. Partnered with local mental health advocate organization in Atlanta Georgia
