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Cooking Capable started after then 15 year old Ivy Prince attended a 4-H Cooking Summit in Columbia, SC. She always had a passion for service, especially to the special needs community and was already serving in a Shine (Special Needs) Ministry at church. During a late night brainstorming session, she thought we should do this cooking camp with our Shine participants. The idea for Cooking Capable was born. She then applied for a National 4-H Lead to Change grant for $2,000. She was able to secure the funding through that for the first set of pilot workshops. She then applied for the NSHSS Be More Grant. This was a "Shark Tank" style competition in Atlanta, GA with 14 other finalists from around the country. She presented to a panel of judges and an audience of around 1,000 people who also got to ask questions. Surprising herself, she won the $10,000 grant.

Since then, Ivy has been able to put on multiple workshops for different age groups, present at 2 international conferences in Washington, DC and has received several local and state community service awards for her work with Cooking Capable. Check out the video below of her 1st ever podcast sharing in her own words about the work of Cooking Capable.

From Dream to Kitchen: How a Teen’s Vision Is Empowering All Abilities Through Cooking w/ Ivy from Cooking Capable Ep 147 - Key MinistryAt just 17, Ivy is proving that age is no barrier to purpose. What began as an idea sparked during a cooking summit has transformed into a thriving ministry—Cooking Capable—a hands-on, family-centered workshop series that teaches people of all abilities how to cook healthy, affordable, and delicious meals. But Ivy’s journey is more than just about food; it’s a testament to faith, courage, and the power of inclusion. Listen Anywhere You Find Podcasts! If you like this, you may like… From Dream to Kitchen: How a Teen’s Vision Is Empowering All Abilities Through Cooking w/ Ivy from Cooking Capable What Is Cooking Capable? Cooking Capable is a workshop series built to: This isn’t just about cooking—it’s about building confidence, capability, and community. The Origin Story: Too Young? Think Again. Ivy first conceived Cooking Capable at 15 after attending a 4-H cooking summit. Inspired but unsure, she initially dismissed the idea, thinking she was too young. That changed when a grant opportunity aligned with a clear message from God: start now. “I kept hearing whispers—‘you’re too young, you’re not good enough’—but I decided to trust God and step through the doors He opened.” Her first official workshop launched just after her […]

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