“The great thing about Root . . .”
is a phrase Selvin Chambers uses freely and often. The brand-new program’s executive director shows boundless enthusiasm for his work. “Root is about the intersection of youth, community, and food—and that’s the core of who I am,” says Chambers.
The agency’s tagline is “feeding opportunity and community,” and its mission is to provide culinary and hospitality training to underserved young people ages 16 to 24. The 12-week program uses food as a teaching tool and exposes participants to every aspect of the restaurant business. “We
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