Turnip the Heat: Nourish Their Potential

HOW SPICY IS YOUR GENEROSITY?

This winter, we’re cranking up the heat to help nourish kids’ potential. From November 26 to December 31, join our Turnip the Heat campaign and help us reach our $20,000 goal to fuel food education, dignity, and belonging in classrooms across our city.

And this year, your generosity packs double the spice! Thanks to the Ames Family Foundation, every gift will be matched dollar-for-dollar up to $15,000 — doubling your impact for students and classrooms.

🔥 Here’s how to Turnip the Heat:

Donate between November 26 and December 31 to support our food literacy programs for B.C. kids in the 2025/2026 school year.

When you give, you’ll automatically be entered into our spicy prize draw and added to our Scoville Scale of Spicy Supporters (or remain anonymous if you prefer).

Every dollar helps students gain real-life cooking skills, confidence, and a sense of belonging around the table.

“When we cook together, it feels like we’re all part of something bigger.” — LunchLAB student

Each gift turns up the heat — in the kitchen, in kids’ confidence, and in the strength of our community.

Let’s close out 2025 with a spicy sizzle and double the impact for the next generation.

ways to give

Online:
Give online through CanadaHelps.org.

E-transfer
Donations can be sent to accounts@growingchefs.ca.

Cheque:
Cheques can be addressed to “Growing Chefs” and mailed to our office, or we are happy to pick up a cheque within the Lower Mainland.
Growing Chefs
100-290 East 1st Ave
Vancouver B.C.
V5T 1A6

SPICE IT UP THIS SEASON

BE PART OF OUR TURNIP THE HEAT PRIZE DRAW!

🌶️ Prizes include:

• Signed Vancouver Canucks Jersey — #40 Elias Pettersson (value $500–$1,000)

• Dinty Designs Pearl Necklace + Pearl Earrings set (value $122 total)

• House of Knives Fusion Classic 6" Asian Prep Knife (value $79)

Every donation helps nourish kids’ potential through LunchLAB — and could score you one of these sizzling prizes!

Champion Radish Monthly Donors are automatically added to the prize draw. No donation is required to enter.

RECIPES THAT BRING THE SPICE!

Cook up spicy recipes from our chef team!