At Cultured Mornings, we're cooking up more than just meals, we're building confidence, life skills, and a brighter future for Louisville's youth. From hands-on food programs to real-world learning, every moment helps young people thrive.

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Cultured Mornings serves as a vital pillar in the community, teaching children how to cook while building awareness around healthy eating and food security. Through its hands-on programs, young people gain confidence, creativity, and practical skills that last a lifetime. More than just cooking, Cultured Mornings inspires hope, nurtures growth, and strengthens families and neighborhoods.

Chef Austin

Co-Founder,
Associate Director +
Culinarian Curator

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Three Tiered Program

Cultured Mornings offers a three-tiered program for each of its participants to build practical life skills, reduce food insecurity, and help youth reach their full potential.

TIER 1

Cohort-based learning institute focused on skill development along with social and emotional intelligence and mentoring.

TIER 2

More Than a Cook, a community initiative is all about teaching our members to help feed those who need our help.

TIER 3

Global Learning and learning the differences in cooking and the meaning of meals across the globe.

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Testimonials

Daniel

CULTURED MORNINGS STUDENT

To me, Cultured Mornings is more than just a Cooking class it's a close community built on connection, creativity, and care. What we're doing here matters because it nurtures voices, ideas, and bonds that shape something bigger than ourselves.

Abi

CULTURED MORNINGS STUDENT

Cultured Mornings was something I was excited to do every month because of the collection of amazing teachers and students. It was insightful on ways to live healthier—one of my biggest interests—and introduced me to leadership opportunities, jobs, and insight into the hospitality industry.

Eric

CULTURED MORNINGS STUDENT

Ever since joining the program of Cultured Mornings, I am able to be more cultured in the mornings when cooking my own meals.

Xiomora

CULTURED MORNINGS STUDENT

i feel like culture mornings is a safe and wonderful place to learn new things and make new friends.the chefs and workers make it to where you don't have to feel weird or nervous everyone's welcoming and kind i love the people and especially CULTURED MORNINGS!