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Cooking for Change in Central Topeka

Project focus area 

Supply “starter kits” containing items like can openers, measuring cups, & pots, along with protein-focused recipes tailored to the distributed food

Plan for action

Supply “starter kits” containing items like can openers, measuring cups, & pots, along with protein-focused recipes tailored to the distributed food

Demographics

Racial and ethnic groups, Persons with low income

Evidence

  • Quantitative Data:
  • Number of families served: up to 100
  • Number of food distributions held 1
  • Number of kitchen starter kits distributed 0-100
  • Number of protein-focused recipes shared 0-100

  • Qualitative Data:
  • Positive feedback from families expressing increased confidence in preparing meals at home
  • Observations of reduced food waste due to recipes matching distributed foods
  • Increased engagement from parents and caregivers asking for additional recipes and cooking tips

Progress

  1. Set your project focus and actions, who you’ll engage, and how you’ll measure success—plus a simple timeline. Submit this setup to kick off.
  2. Share what’s done, what you’re learning, and any course corrections. Note any support needs to stay on track.
  3. Summarize outcomes and evidence (reach, partnerships, dollars), key insights and barriers, and recommended next steps. Completing this closes your Actioneer project.

Collaborators

  • Cheryl Thomas

Dashboard

Collaborators
1
New partnerships
3
Total investment
$5,000
People impacted
200

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