Welcoming Aaron Back
We noticed we had not seen Member Aaron in a while, so we reached out to invite him back, and he jumped right into the kitchen to help make our…
Huge Welcome to Mark
As you probably already know, our Members and staff work side-by-side to keep our Clubhouse running smoothly. Even better? Today we have a special reason to celebrate. Please join us…
Membership Has Its Privileges
Membership has its privileges. Because our Members choose to be here, what we accomplish is driven by a shared desire to work together. Our culinary unit stepped up to prep,…
New Tools for Culinary Program
We had a special visit from Mary Anne Pinner, who dropped off some essential tools for our culinary program: two Instant Pots and a Ninja blender food processor. Every year,…
Paying For Meals Can Feel Magical
Who says paying for a home-cooked meal can’t feel magical? Today at the Gainesville Opportunity Center, one of our staff members brought a little creativity and a lot of joy…
The Kitchen is the Heart of Our Community
“No matter where I serve my guests, they always like my kitchen best.” At the GOC, the kitchen really is the heart of our community! Our meal program is a…
Kyana is a Leader in Kitchen and Garden
Meet Kyana! Whether she’s harvesting fresh lettuce from our garden or leading the way in the kitchen, her hard work and passion are what make the GOC lunch program so…
Growing Own Ingredients for Tasty Lunch
There is nothing quite like the taste of a meal made with ingredients you grew yourself! Our lunch program harvested Napa cabbage and thyme directly from the GOC garden to…
Warm and Welcoming Member Breakfast
This morning, our GOC community came together for a warm and welcoming Member Breakfast! From delicious food to great conversations, it was the perfect way to start the day. Moments…
Buying Groceries for Our Program
This is Kayla and Randy shopping for groceries to help prepare meals at the Clubhouse—while also making sure we stick to our food budget! By taking part in everyday responsibilities…