We will hold ServeSafe Manager's Certification Class today, January 23, 2026 from 9am to 4pm. If you are unable to make it due to closed schools or the inclement weather, you are invited to attend class on a different day based on this schedule. We have in-person and on-line classes scheduled until June, 2026. Congratulations! To those who received D.I.N.E. Scholarships! Once you pass your class, you also are approved for the Food Sanitation, Safety, and Licensing Course held on April 30, 2026. There are two sessions - 9am to 1pm or 12pm to 4pm with a combined lunch for all of the ServeSafe Manager Certificate Holders. ServeSafe Manager Certification Class (In-Person Instructor) Instructor: Chef Jermond Booze Class Time: 9am to 4pm Class will be held at: Detroit Black Community Food Sovereignty Network 8324 Woodward Ave., Detroit, MI 48202 Floor 2 - Elevators are available - Parking is available Continental Breakfast (Coffee/Donuts) and Lunch will be provided. Please read the attached Student Code of Conduct. You will be asked to signed the back page prior to start of class. If you have any questions or can not attend on this date and time, please contact me directly to reschedule your class.

This Friday, January 23rd, from 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m., we’re inviting you to step fully into your next level of professionalism and leadership in food safety at D.I.N.E. The ServSafe class isn’t just about passing an exam—it’s about protecting public health, strengthening your skills, and opening doors to real opportunities in kitchens, businesses, and communities across Detroit. Come ready to learn, ask questions, and invest in yourself. Please check out your classroom before Friday. Bring your laptops and we have laptops available for use to take your exam at the end of the day. The class will be held at 8324 Woodward Ave, 2nd Floor, Detroit, MI 48202, with free parking and elevator access. We’ll provide a continental breakfast (coffee and danish) and lunch so you can stay focused and energized. If you have any questions, contact Dr. J at 313-355-4371. In the event of inclement weather, you’ll hear from us by Friday morning at 8:00 a.m. via email and phone. We’re looking forward to learning and growing together. If you have not received your confirmation email, please send your documents to growth@dbcfsn.org and or fill out the application by tomorrow at 5pm, if you haven't already done so. See you Friday! APPLICATION

Due to the weather, we are rescheduling our January 15, 2026 ServeSafe Class with Chef Booze to January 23rd, 2026. Class will be held from 9am to 4pm at the Detroit Food Commons Bldg - Banquet Hall. If you would like to take the course online, please send an email to growth@dbcfsn.org.

D.I.N.E. Detroit Institute of Nutrition Education - 2026 Spring Class Schedule is Open for Enrollment! Welcome to the Detroit Institute of Nutrition Education (D.I.N.E.). You are stepping into more than a classroom—you are entering a learning kitchen, a thinking space, and a community rooted in nourishment, skill, and purpose. Here, food is not just sustenance; it is science, culture, safety, and sovereignty. Every lesson you encounter is designed to sharpen your knowledge, strengthen your confidence, and translate learning into practice you can use immediately in real kitchens and real communities. Whether you are here to earn certification, advance your career, or deepen your relationship with food and health, you belong in this space. As you begin this journey, remember that learning, like cooking, is a process of patience, precision, and curiosity. Mistakes become teachers. Questions become fuel. At D.I.N.E., we believe education should feed both the mind and the future—opening doors to opportunity while grounding you in responsibility, excellence, and care for others. You are not just preparing meals; you are preparing pathways—for yourself, for your family, and for the communities you serve. Welcome to the table. D.I.N.E. Scholarships: The D.I.N.E. scholarships open doors for Detroit residents who are navigating economic challenges with strength and determination. These scholarships are designed specifically for individuals and families receiving Mi Bridges SNAP or Medicaid benefits and who hold a valid, unexpired form of identification proving their City of Detroit residency. By removing financial barriers, these scholarships empower learners to access high-quality training in nutrition education, food safety, and culinary skills—tools that create pathways to stable employment, healthier communities, and long-term economic mobility. Being selected for an D.I.N.E. scholarship is more than financial support; it’s a statement of belief in your potential. It says that your goals matter, your ambitions are valid, and your contributions to Detroit’s food economy and public health are valued. These funds cover tuition and related educational costs at the Detroit Institute of Nutrition Education (D.I.N.E.), allowing you to focus on gaining practical skills, earning industry-recognized credentials, and building a career that can transform both your life and the communities you serve. In this city of resilience and creativity, these scholarships are bridges—not just to certificates, but to futures shaped by purpose, dignity, and opportunity.

Good afternoon, For next week's class light refreshments will be provided and all attending need to bring materials to take notes. Breaks will be scheduled throughout the class and a period for lunch will be provided between 12:30 and 1:30 depending on the progress of the group and what they want to do.