CHOP program has been influential

I am from the Pala Band of Mission Indians. I am a junior at Temecula Valley High School and I'm graduating this year, a full year early, to be one step closer to my goal of being a veterinarian.

I had the privilege of joining the CHOP program hosted by the Pala Youth Empowerment Initiative, Pala Band of Mission Indians, and Fallbrook Food Pantry in February of 2024.

Going into the program, I knew little to no information about cooking but I went in ready to learn it all. This program helped me learn new fast, easy, and healthy meals. This benefited all of us greatly, and for me, it will be mo...