18 Sep ASI Partners with TitanWELL and CAPS for ‘Cook and Connect’ Series
Cal State Fullerton students eager to learn how to cook without breaking the bank can attend the first of Associated Students Inc.’s Cook & Connect series on Sept. 22, a. hands-on workshop designed to teach students how to prepare affordable, healthy meals using ingredients commonly available at the ASI Food Pantry.
Hosted by ASI and TitanWELL Cooking Healthy and Optimal Movement (CHOMP), Cook & Connect is available to all students, who can RSVP via Qualtrics.
“It’s not just learning how to cook, but it’s making new friends, connecting over food,” said TitanWELL Health Educator Jennifer Langenwalter. “It’s trying out different recipes, trying out different cultural foods, and realizing that you can take just about anything and make it taste good.”
The event will also create space for students to connect with peers over food in a communal setting, to ask questions about nutrition and wellness and learn more about ASI and TitanWELL CHOMP resources.
“With such a big school, you can’t always find your place, and you may be commuting or you may be working and going to school, so you might not have time to join a club or an organization or the things that traditionally will connect you,” Langenwalter said. “But food is another connection.”
TitanWELL members demonstrating food prep and recipes for visitors of the ASI Pop-Up Pantry. / Credit: ASI Marketing, Communication and Design
This four-part series will take place at least once a month throughout the fall semester on
- Wednesday, Oct. 22
- Tuesday, Nov.18
- Monday, Dec.8
The Dec.8 Cook & Connect will partner with CSUF’s Counseling and Psychological Services (CAPS) for a discussion on stress management while students make food at the Student Recreation Center pool deck to fuel up for finals.
“We are providing the tools for students to make healthy recipes at home while also fostering through support and community with fellow students,” said Titan Student Union Programs and Food Pantry Associate Director Cristina Truong.
Workshop attendees can look forward to an afternoon of building community, learning new skills and making healthy, affordable meals on campus.
For more information on the ASI Pantry resources, students can visit the ASI website.