b'daunting to adjust to a place where grocery stores are COMMUNITY so different from what theyve known, and where certain ingredients might be difficult to find or too expensive. The kitchen also helps with RDCs biweekly free food hampers, which alternate with another biweekly offer of a $20 box of food staples such as milk, bread, eggs, and produce that would cost three or four times that in store. It regularly donates food to the community freezers and fridges at RDC and meals to community members through the centres community liaison. Sometimes this is one of the first stops for people right after they arrive here, sometimes with nothing and no food or anything, Chef Michael said. That means newcomers who might struggle with English are common visitors, he said, but RDC staff speak a whole host of languages and are ready to find a translator if they encounter one they dont speak.Food is something that binds all people. Through classes for students and adults, catering school and community events, food security initiatives, front-of-house sales, and so much more, RDCs Community Kitchen serves as a focal point for the diversity of LRSD. RDCs Community Kitchen is a place of joy and connectivity. No wonder Chef Michael smiles so much. This place is so important. People love foodeven just the sounds and smells of the kitchen. And when you can feed students and give their families a boost, its just incredible.37'