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Newcomer Kitchen is a nonprofit organization that seeks to create social and economic opportunity for newcomer women through food-based projects. Our goal is to create a model that can be replicated with any newcomer group, in any kitchen willing to open its doors, in any city in the world.
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A chapter ends, another begins
Our weekly pop-up dinners are taking a pause while we gear up for the next phase of our adventure. Read the announcement
The NK Story continues, with the support of a Federal IRCC Grant
Newcomer Kitchen Returns with “Willing to Work” Project in Three New Locations across Toronto and Mississauga! Read the announcement
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Syrian refugees build community with cooking | THIS Magazine
Photo by J. Walton
Behind the scenes at the Newcomer Kitchen and Karam Kitchen in Ontario
by Amanda Scriver |
It has been nearly one year since the Liberal government enacted a program to admit 25,000 Syrian refugees arrived in Canada. In their first year, many of the families faced several challenges to overcome: getting to know a brand new country, finding suitable accommodations, and trying to find a job in our country’s tough economic climate, all while facing systemic racism upon arrival. The resettlement process is not easy, and many are still trying to find their way here in Canada. While the Canadian government and private sponsors have helped—offering financial assistance, medical coverage, and housing—the biggest challenge many Syrians have faced is finding community.