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.
Recent News
The Cook’s Nook founder and CEO, Joi Chevalier selected as a 2023 Woman of Purpose, in Les Dames d’Escoffier International
Our founder and CEO, Joi Chevalier, was recently selected as a 2023 Woman of Purpose, sponsored by Yeti, in Les Dames d’Escoffier International, the leading international organization for women in food, beverage, and hospitality. The Woman of Purpose Award recognizes an exceptional Dame who’s made an impact locally or globally, incorporating global sustainability, food justice, and public health in her work. This is an incredible
The Return of A Texas Tale: Stories of Food Resilience, Access, and Equity
The Cook’s Nook is excited to announce the return of A Texas Tale: Stories of Food Resilience, Access, and Equity at Lenoir in South Austin. This special event is our annual fundraising dinner highlighting the must-tell stories of the Austin-Travis County community on Tuesday, December 12th. This unique, four-course dinner is inspired by family holidays and Texas traditions, which provides seed dollars to help support innovative, upstart organizations that impact Austin-area communities through nutrition and education.
USA TODAY’s SISter cities: Filmed at the Cook’s Nook
Part Two of the program is out now! Our segment occurs around the 20 minute mark.
The program “Sister Cities: Austin-Xishuangbanna” was filmed earlier this year at The Cooks Nook, and premiered across USA Today networks on August 7th, 2023.
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.