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Below is a list of additional culinary and cooking opportunities in Philadelphia and the surrounding counties. Visit our Calendrier des événements for more community-based offerings.

We’re excited to offer Cooking With Confidence, a FREE cooking program for individuals on the autism spectrum!
Participants will:
Choose one date:
• Thursday, Feb. 19, 2026 | 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM
• Thursday, Feb. 26, 2026 | 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM
Location:
Parkway Central Library – Culinary Literacy Center
1901 Vine St., 4th Floor, Philadelphia, PA
Who can attend:
• Individuals on the autism spectrum
• One staff person, family member, or caregiver may attend to support
• If the individual is under 18 years old, we ask that a parent or caregiver attend with them

Cooking with Confidence has worked with autistic adults, their families, high school autism support classrooms, and volunteers. In three hands-on classes, each cohort of 10 participants learn basic cooking skills, including how to follow a recipe and stay safe in the kitchen. Participants prepare a plant-based meal and eat it together at a communal table. The recipe used in class, a book with affordable recipes, and a tote bag filled with fresh ingredients are sent home with participants.
Le financement de la Centre Drexel ExCITE soutenu le lancement de Cooking with Confidence pour les personnes du spectre. Le Philadelphia Autism Project s'est joint au Bibliothèque gratuite de la Fondation de Philadelphie continuer à soutenir le programme. Cliquez ici pour en savoir plus sur le Centre d'alphabétisation culinaire de la bibliothèque gratuite.

Below is a list of additional culinary and cooking opportunities in Philadelphia and the surrounding counties. Visit our Calendrier des événements for more community-based offerings.