The Sylvia Center
Non-profit OrganizationsNew York, United States51-200 Employees
The Sylvia Center is a not-for-profit organization based in The Bronx, New York, that teaches cooking as a practical skill for improving health. It serves communities with high rates of diet-related illness, limited access to fresh food, and minimal food education in schools. Its programs engage participants in plant-based cooking, knife skills, and kitchen safety, while exploring how food connects to culture and wellbeing. The center partners with schools, community organizations, and farms to deliver plant-forward nutrition education where it is most needed, helping youth and families build usable everyday skills. Founded in 2007, it now reaches thousands of participants each year across New York. The Sylvia Center runs a Teen Culinary Apprenticeship that provides paid, career-focused training in culinary education and local food systems. Its family programs offer free meal kits and guided cooking classes to make healthy eating more accessible. The organization operates as a mid-sized nonprofit with an active presence in New York, including its Bronx headquarters. In 2021, it partnered with Great Performances to support a family cooking series, reflecting ongoing collaboration with other community organizations.
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