Thank you for your ongoing support. We’re writing to share an important update: The Cook’s Nook will be transitioning away from daily production operations as we move into a new chapter.

Looking back, we are proud of what we accomplished together: nearly 3 million meals delivered in support of wellness, maternal and renal health, diabetes care, and heart health. Guided by the principle of Food as Medicine, these meals reached some of the most vulnerable populations and contributed to meaningful health outcomes. While this direct work will be affected by our transition, the impact we created together endures.

Our work has taken many forms over the years. As an incubator, The Cook’s Nook launched dozens of food and wellness companies that continue to thrive on store shelves and in the marketplace. We created Texas Table – A Feast for a Cause, awarding nearly $40K to eight emerging food justice organizations. We’ve supported more than 70 nonprofits working to ensure access to quality, culturally relevant nutrition, and we were a key partner in the development of the Austin/Travis County Food Plan, a first for our region.

In recent years, our role expanded beyond direct service. We’ve been recognized nationally for our leadership in Food as Medicine—moderating the 2024 webinar “Food As Medicine in Practice: From Study to Standard of Care”, releasing the FY2025 Food Is Medicine Action Survey, and joining leaders from the Rockefeller Foundation and Sprouts at SXSW 2025 to advance the conversation. Our team was also featured a few times on Fox 7 Austin’s Good Day Cooks, and Joi Chevalier was honored with the LDEI Woman of Purpose Growth Grant. Together, these efforts positioned The Cook’s Nook as both a trusted solutions provider and a thought leader shaping the field.

Our mission remains unchanged. As Cygnus Advisory Group, we will continue advancing Food as Medicine—this time as strategic advisors and consultants. Our focus will be on designing impactful programs, reaching populations with chronic conditions, and ensuring culturally relevant nutrition is recognized as a vital tool for improving health and quality of life.

We are deeply grateful to our staff, partners, and community for your trust and collaboration. None of this would have been possible without you.

At our core, we believe those with the least deserve the most. Everyone should have access to quality nutrition that is both familiar and meaningful—and that meets their health needs.

Thank you for being part of this journey. We look forward to continuing our work together in new and innovative ways. Visit our new website and stay connected at: cygnusadvisorygroup.com.

Warmly,

CEO, Cygnus Advisory Group