From Inside to
Outside
The skills our students learn inside Cook County Jail are designed to follow them out the door. Recipe for Change is building a bridge from incarceration to employment through partnerships with restaurants, community organizations, and our own Food Truck program.
How We Support Reentry
Paid employment on the RFC Food Truck for graduates.
Employer partnerships with Chicago restaurants and hospitality businesses.
Community partnerships for housing, job placement, and wraparound support.
ServSafe certification — recognized by every food employer nationwide.
We believe that employment after release is the single most important factor in reducing recidivism. Our goal is to make sure every student who walks out of our program walks into opportunity.