Since 1997, Work Options has helped thousands of Coloradans overcome life’s toughest setbacks and launch careers in the culinary world. Now, we need your help to keep our training kitchens open!

During the Covid-19 pandemic, we continued providing in-person services and trained over 1,000 essential workers, strengthening and supporting Denver’s foodservice workforce. Our students honed their skills while preparing over 300,000 emergency meals for their neighbors, many of whom were experiencing hunger and food insecurity for the first time.

However, without our usual cafe sales, our resources were slowly depleted. We met the needs of our community during a crisis, but at a cost. We continue to expand our menu of services; So, in addition to cafe sales and catering, Work Options is seeking new meal service and food production/prep contracts.

Now, we’re also asking our community to come together and fight with us – donate now to help Work Options keep serving up second chances!