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- EIN 80-0388253
- (207) 367-5888
- Po Box 609 Deer Isle ME 04627 USA
- www.edibleisland.org
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Nonprofit Overview
Causes: Food, Food, Agriculture & Nutrition
Mission: Provide education and training which will lead to expanded job opportunities for youth in the fields of culinary and hospitality arts with an emplasis on sustainability and green ecological principles
Programs: Top chef: these events bring renowned chefs to the community to feature local, seasonal ingredients and celebrate the offerings of deer isle and the blue hill peninsula. Events promote local farmers, fishermen, and producers as well. Participants: 140
men who cook: this annual community event engages men in preparing a variety of home-cooked dishes which are sampled and voted on by participants. The event promotes home cooking and provides an opportunity for community members to gather in the winter months. Participants: 120
school cooking classes: engages students from four schools ranging from kindergarten to high school in a series of hands-on cooking lessons that provide opportunities to develop knife skills, learn about food safety, understand the flavor principles of cooking, and plan and prepare a variety of dishes as a group. Participants: 295
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