91 Ways: Cooking with kids over Summer

91 Ways to Build a Global City is a community-focused social enterprise based in Bristol. At the core of everything they do is a belief in the connecting power of food and community.

"Our aim is to build a more global city through encouraging people to share their personal food journeys, recipes, and passions. We believe this will help to bridge the gaps between Bristol’s 91 language communities and build a more united city. We also want to help people to make better decisions about their nutrition and well-being, so that they can improve the health and sustainability of themselves, their families, and our city."

Working across Bristol with the lowest income, 91 Ways work so far has not only brought together diverse communities across the city and showcased a myriad of world food cultures, but it has also provided the opportunity for a group of refugee women in Bristol – from Syria, Somalia, Sudan and Eritrea – to become part of the wider community, share their food cultures, and develop skills to help them pursue catering careers.

"This summer we ran weekly cooking workshops for kids at Wellspring Settlement as part of the national Holiday Activities and Food (HAF) programme. All children who are eligible for free school meals were invited, with the aim to provide healthy, enriching food and activities over the holidays."

"We had such a great time teaching 7-11year olds how to cook (and wash up!) It was an absolute joy showing them how to make healthy, nutritious food every week and all sitting to eat together.”

"We made everything from vegan sushi to spaghetti and meatballs, making sure the kids had a go at every part of the process- from smashing crackers for the meatballs to setting a beautifully laid out table whilst, most importantly, having lots of fun!”

"Thank you for having us Wellspring - we enjoyed every minute. A special well done to the kids for showing such enthusiasm, patience and kindness to one another each week.”

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