The journey to a healthier life starts in the kitchen.
In collaboration with Advocate Good Shepherd Hospital’s Smart Farm and Center for Health and Integrative Medicine, The Shepherd’s Kitchen offers a truly unique learning opportunity.
Professional chefs and registered dietitians bring their knowledge and passion to the table as they share techniques and seasonal, science-backed recipes that nourish body and mind.
JOIN AND LEARN
Upcoming Classes
Choose from a variety of evidence-based, interactive classes nutritionally tailored for conditions such as diabetes, heart disease, hypertension, and obesity.
July 14 @ 4:30 pm - 6:30 pm
Join us for our “Mindful Meals: Mediterranean Baked Salmon” class for a hands-on cooking experience inspired by the MIND diet, featuring science-backed recipes designed to support brain health [ ...READ MORE ]
July 15 @ 3:30 pm - 5:30 pm
Whole Heart Cooking – Explore the principles of the Mediterranean diet, celebrated for promoting heart health, supporting fertility, and reducing the risk of chronic disease. Taught [ ...READ MORE ]
July 15 @ 6:30 pm - 8:30 pm
Resilient Recipes – Join us in the kitchen for a hands-on class tailored for cancer survivors and support persons, where our chef and dietitian will demonstrate [ ...READ MORE ]
WHO WE ARE
Teaching Skills for Lifelong Wellness
The Shepherd’s Kitchen was created to address chronic disease, food insecurity, and health disparities through practical nutrition education and hands-on learning. By combining nutrition science with cooking skills, participants gain the knowledge and confidence to make healthier food choices for themselves and their families.
In partnership with Advocate Good Shepherd Hospital’s Smart Farm and Center for Health and Integrative Medicine, The Shepherd’s Kitchen provides an interactive space where patients, caregivers, healthcare professionals, and community members learn how to prepare nutritious, affordable meals that support long-term health and wellness.
GET INVOLVED
Volunteer Opportunities
Are you looking for a way to make a tangible impact on community health while sharing a love for good food? The Shepherd’s Kitchen is looking for passionate volunteers to help us bridge the gap between clinical care and the dinner table! As we work to empower families and address food insecurity through hands-on nutrition education, your support is vital to making our classes a success.
Whether you’re a seasoned home cook or simply someone who believes that food is medicine, join us in transforming preventive care into a fun, interactive, and delicious experience for our patients, families, staff, and the broader community.
To learn more about volunteering, please reach out to us!
Advocate Good Shepherd Hospital
Volunteer Services
Phone: 847-842-3193
Email: gshp-volunteers@aah.org