Central Wyoming College and One22 Resource Center Launch Community Eats to Bring Inspiration and Affordability to Healthy Cooking for the Jackson Community
Central Wyoming College and One22 Resource Center Launch Community Eats to Bring Inspiration and Affordability to Healthy Cooking for the Jackson Community
Central Wyoming College – Jackson and One22 Resource Center have partnered to launch “Community Eats: Collaborative Cooking with Pantry Staples,” a new initiative designed to make healthy, affordable cooking more accessible by transforming everyday pantry staples into delicious, nourishing meals.
The collaborative project features recipes inspired by ingredients commonly available through One22’s no-cost food pantry, the Jackson Cupboard. Developed with care, dignity, and practicality in mind, the recipes encourage individuals and families to prepare meals using ingredients they may already have at home.
This collection includes 12 recipes – four breakfast, four lunch, and four dinner options – developed and tested by staff from Central Wyoming College and One22, hospitality students from Jackson Hole High School and Summit Innovations School, CWC-Jackson adjunct chef instructors, and community members. The recipes will be available as both printed recipe cards and digital downloads in Spanish and English.
“Community Eats is a wonderful example of what can happen when education and community come together with a shared purpose,” said Amy Madera, Dean of Central Wyoming College – Jackson. “At Central Wyoming College, we believe learning extends far beyond the classroom. This partnership with One22 allows our faculty, students, and community partners to share practical skills that help families prepare healthy, affordable meals while strengthening connections across Jackson. It’s about empowering people with knowledge, building confidence, and creating a healthier, more resilient community for everyone.”
The initiative reflects a shared commitment to reducing barriers to healthy meals while celebrating creativity, sustainability, and community connection. It also showcases the wide variety of food options available at the Jackson Cupboard, including fresh produce, meats, cheeses, dry goods, and more.
“One22 believes everyone deserves access to nutritious food and the knowledge to prepare it with confidence,” said Lina Collado, Individual Giving Manager at One22 Resource Center, who brought the vision to CWC in 2024. “Community Eats brings together local organizations, community members, educators, students and volunteers to create something practical and empowering. These recipes highlight affordable ingredients people usually already have access to in their pantries while expanding their connection, knowledge of ingredients and combination of tastes.”
“Community Eats is about much more than recipes,” said Justin Stone, Director of Hospitality and Culinary Programs at Central Wyoming College. “Food has an incredible ability to bring people together. Through this partnership, we’re helping people build confidence in the kitchen while demonstrating that nutritious, satisfying meals can be created from simple pantry ingredients. It’s also an opportunity for our students and faculty to serve the community through culinary education.”
To celebrate the launch, Central Wyoming College and One22 will host “Community Eats – Bite Nights,” where community members can sample featured recipes, pick up recipe cards, sign up to receive their recipe booklet, and, while supplies last, receive ingredient bags containing everything needed to recreate the featured meal at home.
Upcoming Bite Nights include:
The first 50 participants at each event will receive complimentary ingredient bags.
“Community Eats” reflects both organizations’ mission to strengthen the community through education, collaboration, and access to resources that improve everyday life.