Cancer can be an incredibly isolating experience for young people, making the connections they build through Canteen all the more essential. Thanks to your kindness, these young people can find understanding, friendship, and strength in others who have been through similar journeys.
One way they’ve been fostering these meaningful connections is through our cooking classes with Salt Meats Cheese. Whether it's learning to make pasta or perfecting pizza, these classes offer more than just tasty recipes—they create lifelong friendships.
For Cameron, these moments have been so important after losing his mum to cancer.
"Losing my mum to cancer last year turned my world upside down. I was not only grieving, but I also lost my self-confidence and felt more alone than ever. Connecting with others who understand has been inspiring, and knowing there are people around me who truly get it has been such a relief. Connection is powerful when facing cancer, and I couldn’t be more grateful for what these events and Canteen have done for me and so many others."
India, one of our incredible program officers, has seen firsthand how these events change lives. “The cooking classes are a wonderful way for young people to go from strangers to friends—and make some delicious dishes along the way,” she explains. “Connection is at the heart of everything we do at Canteen, and it’s amazing to watch these young people have fun together and build friendships that will last long after the class is over.”
With your continued support, we can keep creating spaces for young people impacted by cancer to find connection, joy, and belonging - one dish at a time.
Thanks to Salt Meats Cheese for generously hosting these events. Their expertise, warmth, and welcoming environment have made it possible for these young people to bond over food and shared experiences.
