Culture Encounters

After School Program - Eat.Talk.Write
2026-01-05 - 2026-03-15 | VA
Bridging Cultures Through Food and Writing
Eat.Talk.Write. is our flagship summer program for youth aged 10 to 15, designed to connect kids from diverse backgrounds through the shared experience of food, conversation, and creative writing. This immersive program explores cultural diversity in a fun and interactive way, helping young participants build communication skills, empathy, and a sense of belonging.
Participants meet local chefs from Richmond and surrounding areas, discovering the cultural stories behind their cuisines. Through sensory exploration, they engage with flavors, textures, and fragrances from around the world. In culinary writing workshops, kids express their experiences through creative food reviews, blending taste with storytelling.
By bridging cultural divides and fostering cross-cultural understanding, Eat.Talk.Write offers a unique, hands-on journey that encourages youth to appreciate the richness of diversity through the universal language of food.
Interested in this experience? Join us over the summer for an unforgettable adventure in culture, food, and writing!
