During a normal summer, our AIM scholars typically enjoy summer camps and Opportunity Week (a week filled with group field trips around Atlanta). Due to COVID-19, most summer camps were canceled, but DEF was able to offer a few online cooking classes for interested AIM scholars. With the support of Jennifer Weissman, a DEF volunteer and registered dietician, we organized a total of four cooking sessions. AIM scholars prepared granola bars, bean dip, turkey tacos, and peach crisp using ingredients supplied by DEF. Adult supervision was required before every session for the safety of our kids. “Once the aroma of our turkey tacos took over the house and we heard our siblings rushing downstairs to devour it, we knew that we were good cooks,” AIM Scholars Yasmin Osman and Sacadiyo Sheikh said. DEF is pleased to support creative solutions to keep our students active and engaged, even during this unprecedented time.
