The Festival Center

A New Program at The Festival Center

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The three-week training courses will cover an introduction to a kitchen environment, basic utensils and appliances. Trainees, who will be referred into the program through Jubilee Jobs, will learn basic knife skills, following and improving recipes, time management, nutrition, hygiene, and overall familiarity with work in the food business. The trainees will also receive a wide range of exposure to the economic and entrepreneurial possibilities through food. Hands-on internships and work opportunities will be provided by both The Festival Center and The Potter's House as part of the course curriculum. Program graduates who complete the training will be better prepared with new job skills, and hopefully will be more easily or quickly placed by Jubilee Jobs into entry level restaurant or other food service positions.

We have done special fundraising for the start-up costs for Festival Foods, and we are very grateful to everyone who contributed funds for the launch of the first training cycle. There is still the need for basic kitchen supplies, such as wooden spoons, spatulas, whisks, pots, pans, skillets, and small appliances (see list of needed items on reverse side). If you have these kinds of extra items in the back of your cabinets, we will put them them to very good use! Please contact Elizabeth at 202.328.0072 or This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it for more information on how you can donate, help, and learn more about this exciting new program at The Festival Center.

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The Festival Center

1640 Columbia Road NW

Washington, DC 20009

202.328.0072

www.festivalcenter.org

Donated Items Needed

Following are items needed for the start-up of Festival Foods. None of these items have to be new. We are seeking second-hand, no-longer-used items that may already be in your kitchen drawers and cabinets. We will put ALL donated items to good use. Please contact Elizabeth at 202-328-0072 or This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it ) for more information, questions, or donation logistics. Thank you for your support!

Knives (paring, chefs, serrated)

Wooden spoons

Whisks

Strainers

Plastic or rubber spatulas

Pots/pans (cast iron and/or nonstick)

Pot holders

Bowls (metal, glass, plastic)

Grater/zester

Collander

Sheet pans

Tongs

Cutting boards

Can opener

Plastic food storage containers with lids (aka “Tupperware”)

Aluminum foil

Saran wrap

Cleaning supplies

Aprons

Drip coffee maker

Blender

Food processor

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The Festival Center

1640 Columbia Road NW

Washington, DC 20009

202.328.0072