Our Team


Generously Sponsored By: IN NEED OF SUPPORT
Age, at time of Internship: 16
CT Intern: Summer 2022
Restaurant Host: Sobre Mesa, Chef Ronnie
Wraparound Program: OUSD
Intern Story: For Vicky, cooking represents family. Vicky remembers waiting impatiently for their grandfather to come home to cook with them and the excitement when their uncle asked for help creating a new recipe.
These memories nourished Vicky when their mother started suffering from cardiac arrests and their uncle (who was a father figure to Vicky) passed away. Cooking was a steadying exercise that kept them going.
Vicky seeks a community sponsor to fund their culinary internship with host restaurant Sobre Mesa. In a professional kitchen, Vicky will develop advanced culinary skills to pursue goals of attending culinary school and opening a restaurant. Donate today to help Vicky carry on traditions of love, family, and food.
TESTIMONIALS


Wilson Tan
Generously Co-Supported By:
The Miranda Lux Foundation & Community Members
Age, at time of Internship: 18
CT Intern: Summer 2022
Restaurant Host: Slanted Door Group
Wraparound Program: SFUSD – College Access
Intern’s Story: Growing up as a first-generation American, Wilson felt the pressure to support his family. He took every opportunity to give back and grow through cooking. Wilson helped his mother in the kitchen, finding cooking to be a favorite bonding activity and passion. He opened himself up to new culinary experiences at school, providing meals to other students. What started as a responsibility sparked his dream; Wilson wanted to work in the culinary industry.
When he was introduced to Sprouts Chef Training, Wilson jumped at the opportunity to learn in a professional kitchen. He was curious about the restaurant industry and the practice of workplace sustainability. His enthusiasm earned him an internship with Slanted Door Group. Wilson hopes to gain a vision for his future during his internship. Upon graduation, he aspires to support his family in a career he is passionate about.
TESTIMONIALS


Janai Perry
Generously Sponsored By: Community Members
Age, at time of Internship: 17
CIT Intern: Summer 2022
Restaurant Host: Chopbar, Chef Lev
Wraparound Program: Coliseum College Prep Academy (CCPA)
Intern’s Story: Some of Janai’s earliest memories are of her grandmother’s love-infused cooking. After being sent to a foster home, however, mealtime changed abruptly from an expression of love to an impersonal obligation.
Struggling with the lack of community and opportunity in the foster care system, Janai dove into cooking. With the dream of owning her own restaurant and providing jobs for others in need, she worked hard to graduate early and applied to Sprouts Chef Training program.
SEEKING SPONSORSHIP: Today she hopes to find a community sponsor to fund her professional chef training at Sprouts and cheerlead her on as she lands her first culinary job and becomes financially independent.