Job training, social work and gourmet food all converge in chef Evelyn Cheatham's unique Worth Our Weight culinary apprentice program.

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Chef Cheatham explains the origin of her program's name.

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Luke, one of the current students in the WOW program, talks about what he hopes to get out of it.

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Worth Our Weight is currently open Fridays and Saturdays from 9 to 4, and serving Sunday Brunch from 9 to 1.They also have a catering service and a tent at the Santa Rosa Farmers Market on Saturday mornings.

The new location is at 1021 Hahman Drive, next to the Boys and Girls Club, between Montgomery Village anMontgomery High School.

W.O.W. Mission:

to develop and sustain an apprenticeship program that comprises professional culinary basic training, organic farming, social skill development and elementary business management.

The W.O.W. Vision

is to invite underserved young people into the world of food (farming, cooking & eating) where they can find a home for their vocational aspirations and create a better life for themselves and their family. It's our belief that this contributes to the development of healthy communities.

The dining area at Worth Our Weight includes this long, single plank table for shared meals.

For current hours and sample menus, read the W.O.W blog here.