Here is the Recipe for Success Culinary Training Program class schedule for 2012 (dates are subject to change):

January 5th to March 5th (completed)
March 8th to May 4th (in progress)
May 8th to July 3rd
July 6th to August 31st
September 4th to October 31st
October 24th to December 19th

Info sessions for the next class, which begins May 8th, will be held on Tuesday, April 10 at 9am and Wednesday, April 11 at 9am at the NH Food Bank.  ALL applicants should attend one of these info sessions (which will last approximately 90 minutes).  At each info session we will discuss and answer questions about the training program, and there will be a sign-up sheet for interview times later that day.  All applicants must sign up to participate in a 15-20 minute interview.

Step 1: Read the FAQ

Our Frequently Asked Questions covers a variety of aspects of the program you should be aware of prior to applying, including eligibility requirements for participating in this course.

Step 2: Fill out an application

Click here to download an application.  If you have a recent version of Adobe Reader (available for free at the Adobe website), you can enter your responses directly into this application, save it, and email it to Helen Costello at This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it .  Or you can print it out, fill in the required information, and mail it to:

New Hampshire Food Bank
Recipe for Success Program
Attention: Helen Costello
700 East Industrial Park Drive
Manchester, NH 03109

If you have any problems with the PDF application or would like a hard copy, you can pick one up at the front desk of the Food Bank or call Helen at (603) 669-9725 x145 and we will mail one to you.

We prefer that applications be submitted to us as soon as possible, but applications must be submitted by the day of the info session attended (see Step 3) so we can refer to it during your interview.

Step 3: Select an info session to attend

At these sessions we describe the course in more detail, answer questions, and schedule interviews for interested applicants.  Anyone interested in applying for the training program should attend one of these sessions.

Step 4: Participate in an interview

At each info session we will have a sign-up sheet to select time slots for brief (15-20 min) interviews, to take place between 10:30am and 3:00pm on the day of the info session.  When selecting an info session to attend, please make allowance in your schedule for an interview later that day.

If you cannot attend either session, please submit your application and contact Helen Costello at This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it or (603) 669-9725 x145 as soon as possible.  We will attempt to find a slot for you during the interview period, but we can only guarantee interviews to applicants who attend the info sessions.

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Thank you for your interest in the Recipe for Success Culinary Training Program - we look forward to meeting with you!