Cook.Connect.share.
A hands-on cooking and food literacy program created for the community to build practical skills, confidence and connection around food through cooking, shared meals and learning together.
Find out more
through our Cook.Connect.Share. brochure
“The Cook.Connect.Share. sessions were fun, engaging and hands-on, creating a welcoming and culturally appropriate environment. Participants learned new cooking skills and recipes while having a fantastic time connecting with each other.”
Glenn Evans, Settlement and Community Services at Cultura
who is this program for
Individuals or families experiencing food insecurity or isolation.
Community members referred through local agencies.
Volunteers, schools, and neighbourhood groups wanting to learn food skills.
Anyone wanting to eat well on a budget and share nutritious food with others.
“I just turned 18 and I’m starting to live on my own, so I need to learn how to cook for myself. I always thought healthy food was too expensive, but in the classes they showed us lots of tips on how to eat healthy without spending too much money.”
HOw it works
Three weekly 2.5-hour sessions: practical nutrition education, hands-on cooking and a shared meal.
Accommodates groups of 6–10 participants, plus accompanying support workers and agency staff.
Program led by an experienced Geelong Foodshare Community Cooking & Food Literacy Facilitator.
All ingredients, kitchen supplies and recipes are provided for participants in every session.
Participants join through local agencies, who enquire with Geelong Foodshare to bring in a group.
Social Supermarket & EducatIONAL KitChen
All Cook.Connect.Share. sessions are held at our 43 Mercer Street Social Supermarket in Geelong.
why it matters
Food insecurity is rising across our region, with more households forced to choose between food and other essential costs. Tight budgets can also make healthy eating harder, increasing reliance on cheaper, highly processed foods.
Cook. Connect. Share. builds practical cooking and nutrition skills using affordable, locally available ingredients. Participants gain confidence to prepare healthy meals,
strengthen social connection and share their knowledge at home, supporting
healthier communities and long-term food security.
Bring your community together
to Cook. Connect. Share.
Are you a community agency or organisation?
Bring together a group of participants and join us at Geelong Foodshare for a FREE three-session cooking and food literacy program, tailored to your group’s needs and learning goals.