The Bread Project

Looking for a new recipe?
Free. Hands-on. Life-changing?

At The Bread Project, we believe everyone deserves a real chance at meaningful work. That’s why our 5-week Food Prep & Baking Job Training & Placement Program teaches both technical skills in the kitchen and the soft skills needed outside it. It's the recipe for a real pathway to employment.

Whether you’re just starting out or starting over, we’re here to help you succeed.

New group starts June 8 and applications are open!
It takes just 5 minutes!

Go to www.breadproject.org to learn more.

The Bread Project provides free, five-week job training and placement in food prep and baking for Bay Area residents. 🥣✨

Our 150-hour program is designed for low- to no-income individuals facing barriers to employment, including those who are justice-impacted, refugees, or immigrants. We provide the technical and professional skills needed to secure a living-wage job.

What you will learn:
🧑‍🍳 Kitchen Skills: Food prep and baking in a commercial kitchen.
👔 Job Skills: Workplace communication, readiness, and how to succeed on the job.

The Details:
📅 Schedule: Monday – Friday, 9 AM – 3:30 PM.
📍Berkeley
👥 Class Size: 10–14 participants for hands-on instruction.
💰 Cost: 100% Free for eligible residents.

This is your chance to build a new career.

​Next cohort starts March 23 and again on April 29. Must be 18+ to apply.

​🔗 See more information and apply at: www.breadproject.org

Mark your calendars! The Bread Project's annual gala is making its way home to East Bay this year, taking place at the breathtaking .

Our theme this year, RISE, is a deliberate call to action. In these divisive times, we stand in solidarity with those fighting for inclusivity. For 26 years, we've been dedicated to creating pathways to living-wage jobs.

We offer free training to anyone (18+) from low- to no-income backgrounds, including justice-impacted individuals, refugees, immigrants, and those struggling with housing insecurity or disability.

This special evening is a celebration of our community and stories of perseverance, but it's also a crucial fundraiser to support our free baking and food prep training, as well as California ServSafe Food Handler certification.

Together, we RISE. 🙌🏻