Recipe for Change is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization working with detainees incarcerated in Cook County Jail.  Recipe for Change was founded by Chef Bruno Abate in 2014. The program began as an opportunity for male detainees of Cook County Jail to learn about healthy food, good nutrition, and the art of quality cooking through live cooking demonstrations in a small onsite kitchen as an enrichment correctional program. Over the years, with the support of the Recipe for Change community and in partnership with the Cook County Sheriff’s Office, we have grown into a full workforce development program and so much more. 

We now support men and women in the jail and offer culinary and fine arts programs. Our culinary program includes formal culinary and sanitation instruction, ServSafe certification, and an internship experience. Our fine arts programs include a music production program and an art studio.

Our team is committed to  fostering an environment that is built around community, positivity, and collaboration in order to support our students and help them be successful.

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