We’re changing health outcomes and changing lives, one community at a time.
Our mission at The Cook’s Nook is to be the leading developer and distributor of fresh, nutritious and culturally relevant meals to address food insecurity and chronic disease.
To do this, we design programs that lead to improved health and economic outcomes by providing vulnerable populations access to quality nutrition with dignity and choice.
Our mission at The Cook’s Nook is to be the leading developer and distributor of fresh, nutritious and culturally relevant meals to address food insecurity and chronic disease.
To do this, we design programs that lead to improved health and economic outcomes by providing vulnerable populations access to quality nutrition with dignity and choice.
Upcoming
Join us for a one-hour webinar where panelists will share key insights from their latest research on Food As Medicine. We’ll explore the communities most likely to benefit and focus on how to translate these research findings into practical, everyday applications. Our discussion will cover the creation of systems that integrate Food As Medicine knowledge into ongoing care, whether through healthcare providers, clinics, or community-based organizations.
Recent News
The Cook’s Nook on Fox 7 Austin – Good Day Cooks
Joi Chevalier, Founder and CEO of The Cook's Nook shared the screen with anchor and reporter Katie Orth, Fox 7 Austin on October 10th, 2024, at the Good Day Cooks segment of Fox 7 Austin. Joi, along with Mitchell Blumka, Food Service Supervisor, The Cook's Nook, made two delicious dishes "Korean Roasted Fish on Jasmine Rice with Korean Green Beans" and "Lemon-Glazed Chicken over Wild
Joi Chevalier on NOPREN Healthy Food Retail Work Group Webinar – Food Is Medicine
Joi, along with other amazing panelists discussed The Cook's Nook's mission as a partner in nutrition solutions and interventions, collaborating with CBOs, care providers, and insurers to serve at-risk populations. Watch the webinar recording from 9/17/2024 to learn more about our impact stories and tailored solutions. At The Cook's Nook, we focus on providing culturally relevant, nutritious meals to help create healthier communities. Joi shared
The Cook’s Nook Featured on Austin PBS
Cottonwood Baptist Church had been looking for a way to serve their local community for years. An opportunity finally arose in September 2020 with The Cook’s Nook. Food insecurity in Travis County disproportionately affects Black and Brown communities. According to a study by Austin Public Health, 11% of African American Austin residents and 9% of Austin Hispanics live in areas with limited access to healthy foods. We are honored to help be a part of solving this demanding issue.