THA Proudly Sponsors Children Cooking Class Celebrating MLK Day

Tampa Housing Authority Proudly Sponsors Children Cooking Class Celebrating MLK Day

Elementary school-aged children in assisted housing learn about nutrition at Meacham Urban Farm

TAMPA, Fla. - January 5, 2024 - The Tampa Housing Authority is proud to sponsor resident Chef Coco's children cooking class at Meacham Urban Farm in celebration of Martin Luther King Day. The "I Have A Dream" cooking event will host 20 elementary school kids in assisted housing, who will learn how to make waffles, and then participate in a Best Waffle Topping Competition. 

Lorena Hardwick, Chief External Affairs Officer at Feeding Tampa Bay and Commissioner at the Tampa Housing Authority, underscores the profound impact of initiatives like Chef Coco's "I Have a Dream" cooking class for kids in assisted housing. "When we combine the joy of learning with the art of cooking, we are not only nourishing young minds, but also fostering a healthier future for our community," states Hardwick. "This event underscores the community support for promoting children's nutrition education. The Tampa Housing Authority is proud to be part of this movement. We are especially thankful to our exceptional and talented resident Chef Coco," adds Hardwick. 

WHO:   20 elementary school-aged kids who live in assisted housing

WHAT: Participating in a cooking class to celebrate Martin Luther King Day

WHEN: Sunday, January 14 2:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m.         

WHERE: Meacham Urban Farm | 1108 E Scott St. Tampa, FL 33602

TICKETS: Not a public event

PARTNERS: Sponsors include Tampa Housing Authority, Encore! Downtown's Tempo District, Meacham Urban Farm, American Culinary Federation, A Dash of Coco 

ACTIVITIES/VISUALS: Chef teaching 20 kids how to make waffles, farm scenery, waffle topping competition 

ABOUT

The Tampa Housing Authority was incorporated in 1937. Its mission is to cultivate affordable housing while empowering people and communities. Beyond managing federal Public Housing and Housing Choice Voucher programs, the Authority works with local governments and partners with public and private organizations to carry out entrepreneurial urban development projects that expand accessible housing options in the Tampa area through mixed-income residences paired with commercial developments, and augmented by community service programs that improve the quality of life for all Tampanians. Learn more at https://www.thafl.com.

 

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