About LIFT Enrichment
Who We Are
LIFT Enrichment partners with School Districts and provides an experienced Afterschool Enrichment program that inspires students to cook at home and eat more vegetables. Founded in 2010, by Chef Eric Horwitz, our team of passionate Chef Teachers instruct 17,000+ students a week at 200+ schools and districts. We aim to create a class experience that is engaging, educational, and most of all, fun! In each lesson, students make a healthy dish from scratch while learning about nutrition, culture, and culinary fundamentals.
Our Mission: We make healthy cooking FUN for children.
Our Vision: To transform the lives of one million students by 2029. We will accomplish this through culinary education taught at 20 locations nationwide.
Our Services:
After-School Enrichment: In-person and interactive 1-hour lessons taught at schools by our passionate and professional team of Chef Instructors. Our service is for Title-1 school districts with federal or state afterschool enrichment funding. Our program runs at at public elementary schools, middle schools, and high schools.
Example Clients: Desert Sands USD, Stockton USD and Greenfield USD.
Testimonials
Testimonial : “Partnering with LIFT Enrichment has created a great opportunity for our students. We’ve expanded from 20 kids in K-2, and 20 in our 3-5 program, to 80 kids participating across our campuses. Learning about nutrition and exploring different cultures supports all students and provides endless possibilities.”
– Amber Gasgoigne, Director of Expanded Learning: Palm Springs USD
Testimonial: “Parents love it. The students love it! They are trying new foods, and it teaches students what they need to know to prepare healthier options because they need to eat.”
– Alfredo Perez, ACES Program Mentor, Panama-Buena Vista USD
Testimonial: “Santa Ana Unified School District is delighted with the enrichment that LIFT’s culinary workshops bring to our students. The classes are engaging, fun, and accessible, allowing students to learn essential cooking skills without the need for a kitchen. Feedback from students has been overwhelmingly positive—they love cooking alongside skilled chefs.”
– Lupita Cruz, Afterschool Assistant Director, Santa Ana USD
Testimonial: “LIFT Enrichment has been an incredible partner, bringing a vibrant after-school cooking program to our students. Our team has seen the positive impact on students, who eagerly learn to cook in a safe, well-organized environment. They not only develop essential cooking skills but also understand healthy eating habits. The joy on their faces when they sample their creations is priceless.”
– Erin Ramirez, Director of Assessment, Accountability, and Special Projects, Greenfield USD
Testimonials: “LIFT Enrichment has solved the issue of engagement with modern students. The hands-on cooking has made a difference with both students and staff overall. I highly recommend this program to any district!”
– Caleb Lopez, Supervisor of Expanded Learning Programs, Desert Sands USD
Testimonial: “I’ve heard wonderful things about the program overall! The kids love it.”
— Sandra Garcia, Director of Federal Programs, Alum Rock USD
Example Clients: Panama Buena Vista USD, Palm Springs USD, Bellflower USD