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Food For Thought began in 1996 – a celebration of the Genesis Center’s culinary arts job training program which has since graduated over 500 students, many of whom now have culinary careers throughout the state of Rhode Island.

Over the past 15 years Food For Thought has become a popular Rhode Island event for food lovers looking to explore new restaurants, wineries, breweries and beverage companies.

Features diverse restaurants from throughout Rhode Island offering food tastings and samplings from their menus
Wine and beer tasting, entertainment and a silent auction

All proceeds benefit Genesis Center education programs


Bank of America Neighborhood Builder Award 2010 RI Department of Education recognition as the #1 Adult Education Provider in RI in 2009 Citizens Bank Community Champion in the area of Workforce Development Winter 2005
Food For Thought Calendar Press Events News	Please Join Us Food For Thought began in 1996 – a celebration of the Genesis Center’s culinary arts job training program which has since graduated over 500 students, many of whom now have culinary careers throughout the state of Rhode Island. Over the past 15 years Food For Thought has become a popular Rhode Island event for food lovers looking to explore new restaurants, wineries, breweries and beverage companies. Features diverse restaurants from throughout Rhode Island offering food tastings and samplings from their menus Wine and beer tasting, entertainment and a silent auction All proceeds benefit Genesis Center education programs