Long Beach City College’s Basic Needs and Community Advancing Student Achievement (CASA) programs are hosting their final interactive cooking experience on Friday, May 23 from 2:30 – 4:00 p.m. at LAC building P-133.
This week’s recipe has not been announced to surprise students and keep them excited about the event.
“If you are looking for a way to impress your friends and family with a fun and interactive, unique way to open your personal palette, you will enjoy the experience,” Christian Davis, an LBCC Basic Needs assistant, said.
LBCC’s Basic Needs and CASA Programs are both supported by the Healthy Viking Initiative that addresses student needs and concerns by providing increased access to food, housing support and transportation resources.
The CASA Program takes a collaborative approach to provide holistic basic needs and mental health support to over one thousand Hispanic and low-income students annually.
CASA Students are offered Spanish language workshops and culturally responsive professional development that includes individualized completion and transfer support that provides reserved spaces on university tours, career support, work-based learning, and job placement.
Hosting this inaugural event for 2024-2025 students will continue to educate and support their independence for their futures by teaching them how to cook for themselves.
“I tried something different outside the norm. Trying different cultures’ food allows you to open your heart and opportunities. I like the fact that they are using a few items from the Viking Vault so that students can go home and repeat the recipe. The recipes are designed to be quick and easy for the modern student.” Said Student and Basic Needs Assistant, Mannie Villalobos.
Basic Needs assistant and student, Robert Huff attended this event for the first time, enjoying the atmosphere it presented.
“I really enjoyed it and I am glad I came. You get to feel the recipe, or the purpose behind the recipe. I feel like it is a very intimate setting. It was really quite delicious and I think I will repeat this recipe for my family,” Huff said.
There is one opportunity left to participate in Chop It Like It’s Hot on Friday.