The Charlie Cart Project

The Charlie Cart Project The official page of The Charlie Cart Project! Making hands-on food education possible anywhere with a compact mobile kitchen, curriculum, and training.

Calling all libraries! 📣 Nominations for the 2026 I Partner With My Public Library Award are now open through August 31,...
06/04/2026

Calling all libraries! 📣 Nominations for the 2026 I Partner With My Public Library Award are now open through August 31, 2026. The award celebrates the work that becomes possible when libraries and community partners work together. Check the link in our bio for more information.

[📷 by Jeanna Hann]

Ready to get cooking? We want your school or library!This June, Charlie Cart is offering a $500 program discount to the ...
06/01/2026

Ready to get cooking? We want your school or library!

This June, Charlie Cart is offering a $500 program discount to the first 10 schools or libraries ready to bring hands-on food education to life with their own mobile kitchen. If your site is ready to launch engaging summer or back-to-school programming, now is the time.

✔️ Only 10 spots available
✔️ Save $500
✔️ Built for Summer and Fall programming

❗️Offer ends June 30❗️

As we close out AAPI Heritage Month, we’re highlighting Banh-Mi, a recipe from the Charlie Cart curriculum that invites ...
05/28/2026

As we close out AAPI Heritage Month, we’re highlighting Banh-Mi, a recipe from the Charlie Cart curriculum that invites students to explore food, culture, and learning all at once.

Along with making the popular Vietnamese sandwich, students discover how food reflects history and cultural exchange, reminding them that every recipe has a story. Charlie Cart members can find the full lesson in the curriculum and bring this recipe to life in their own communities.

As the school year winds down, summer offers a new kind of classroom. The kitchen, the garden, the farmers market, even ...
05/26/2026

As the school year winds down, summer offers a new kind of classroom. The kitchen, the garden, the farmers market, even the grocery store can all be places where kids learn about food, build confidence, and stay curious.

Summer break is a great time to keep food learning going in simple, everyday ways. Let kids help wash produce, choose a recipe, pack a snack, or taste something new.

Exciting news 💥 24 Charlie Carts are headed to libraries across California through the EmPOWERing Access Grant and ! Con...
05/22/2026

Exciting news 💥 24 Charlie Carts are headed to libraries across California through the EmPOWERing Access Grant and ! Congratulations to all 23 participating library sites! We can’t wait to see the programs, stories, and joyful learning moments that grow from here and we are here to support you all along the way.

Did you know that libraries are the most trusted insitution in the country? Spaces of learning, connection, and discovery, they are an ideal setting for Food Education.

The EmPOWERing Access Grant is supported by the U.S. Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS). Support your public library!

[📷 by Jeanan Hann]

Across the country, libraries are using the Charlie Cart to bring hands-on cooking, simple recipes, and meaningful learn...
05/19/2026

Across the country, libraries are using the Charlie Cart to bring hands-on cooking, simple recipes, and meaningful learning to kids and families in their communities. The setting may look different, but the impact is the same: confidence grows, curiosity sparks, and food becomes a tool for connection.

Libraries are trusted, welcoming spaces for discovery, and food education fits right in. From storytime to snack prep, Charlie Cart helps turn libraries into places where learning comes to life in a whole new way.

Have you seen a Charlie Cart at a library yet?

[📷 by Chefs on Wheels/North Manchester Public Library]

What’s in season right now? May means bright strawberries, fresh herbs, and crisp spring greens.Seasonal ingredients are...
05/12/2026

What’s in season right now? May means bright strawberries, fresh herbs, and crisp spring greens.

Seasonal ingredients are a fun way to get kids curious in the kitchen. Slice strawberries, smell fresh herbs, or try a simple greens recipe together. Food Education can start with just one ingredient and a little curiosity. What’s your favorite seasonal ingredient to cook with this time of year?

05/07/2026

Last month at , we asked educators and library leaders why food education matters in their communities and what they love about using the Charlie Cart. Hearing these stories reminds us that hands-on learning is more than a lesson. It’s an experience that stays with kids and families long after the class ends. Thank you to everyone who stopped by, shared your voice, and continues to bring food education into your community.

Which moment resonated with you most? Let us know in the comments.

Food education does not happen on its own. It takes teachers, librarians, food service teams, and site partners who show...
05/04/2026

Food education does not happen on its own. It takes teachers, librarians, food service teams, and site partners who show up with care, creativity, and commitment.

This Teacher Appreciation Week, we’re celebrating the people behind hands-on learning. The educators who prep the space, guide the lesson, encourage brave bites, and help kids discover confidence in the kitchen.

Thank you for making food education possible in classrooms, libraries, cafeterias, and community spaces every day. Your work helps kids build skills that last far beyond the lesson.

[📷 by Ana Hommonay]

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