Young Boys Advocacy
Boys Who Cook
Boys Who Cook is a organization empowering young boys through the art of cooking building confidence, independence, and life skills that last a lifetime.

National Center for Education Statistics
Primary Federal Entity
Less than 20% of boys report cooking at home regularly, compared to 50% of girls.
Jamie Oliver
Chef and Educator
Cooking is a life skill, not a gender skill. Boys who don't learn it lose independence and confidence.
Anonymous
Research Based
If boys don't cook, they'll only learn life skills later, or not at all. Change starts in the kitchen.
Who We Are
Our Mission
Our mission is to empower young boys by challenging gender stereotypes around cooking and life skills, building a movement that creates confidence, independence, and equality for the next generation of young boys through cooking.
Our Full Story
What We Offer
What We Do
From beginner cooking classes to community cookouts, our programs give boys the tools to succeed in the kitchen and in life.

Boys Who Cook Presentation
This presentation explains how Boys Who Cook challenges stereotypes and helps boys build confidence, independence, and essential life skills through cooking.

Boys Who Cook Workshop
Boys come together to cook meals together with guest chef.
Help Us Make a Difference
Your support helps us provide cooking supplies, ingredients, and mentorship to young men in our community. Every dollar makes an impact.
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