We’re changing health outcomes and changing lives, one community at a time.
Our mission at The Cook’s Nook is to be the leading developer and distributor of fresh, nutritious and culturally relevant meals to address food insecurity and chronic disease.
To do this, we design programs that lead to improved health and economic outcomes by providing vulnerable populations access to quality nutrition with dignity and choice.
Our mission at The Cook’s Nook is to be the leading developer and distributor of fresh, nutritious and culturally relevant meals to address food insecurity and chronic disease.
To do this, we design programs that lead to improved health and economic outcomes by providing vulnerable populations access to quality nutrition with dignity and choice.
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A Texas Table Was a Night to Remember
Within every kitchen, there is beautiful chaos. As plates move and orders are fired, everything must glide from the pass to the diner in unison; there’s communion with food. As far as events go, sometimes, things fly off the rails, while other times, the stars align, and all the things the planners wanted to happen - do. The food is divine, the night isn’t too
All Things Food Summit at SXSW 2024: A Celebration of Food, Health, and Community
As our beloved city of Austin gears up for SXSW 2024, an exciting collaboration between Food Tank, Huston-Tillotson University, Driscoll's, and Barr Mansion is set to take center stage. The anticipated "All Things Food Summit," an official SXSW event, promises a day filled with inspiration, education, and culinary delights. On Thursday, March 14, 2024, at the Barr Mansion (10463 Sprinkle Rd, Austin, TX 78754), this
The Cook’s Nook Featured on Austin PBS
Cottonwood Baptist Church had been looking for a way to serve their local community for years. An opportunity finally arose in September 2020 with The Cook’s Nook. Food insecurity in Travis County disproportionately affects Black and Brown communities. According to a study by Austin Public Health, 11% of African American Austin residents and 9% of Austin Hispanics live in areas with limited access to healthy foods. We are honored to help be a part of solving this demanding issue.