Empowering through Culinary Skills and Nutritious Meals

Rogue Retreat introduces Hope Kitchen, an innovative food service internship designed to empower individuals experiencing homelessness. Over eight weeks, participants will immerse themselves in a professional kitchen environment, acquiring essential skills and earning their food handlers card. This initiative not only prepares them for employment in fast-paced kitchens but also instills confidence and a sense of accomplishment.

Operating within Rogue Retreat’s Kelly Shelter, Hope Kitchen serves nearly 400 meals daily, each crafted with high-quality, fresh ingredients. Beyond meeting basic nutritional needs, these meals foster a community spirit and provide a foundation for health and well-being.

Expanding its impact, Hope Kitchen will now extend its culinary expertise to catering events, further integrating interns into the broader culinary industry. This expansion not only enhances practical experience but also opens avenues for sustainable employment.

Through Hope Kitchen, Rogue Retreat equips individuals with the tools to rebuild their lives with dignity and purpose. By investing in skills training and nutritious meal provision, Rogue Retreat continues to be a beacon of hope and opportunity for the community’s most

vulnerable members.