Funding made possible by the MLK Health & Wellness Community Development Corporation
Culinary Training that Empowers
Special Flavours: Community Kitchen food truck is powered by Special Needs Network’s proprietary culinary arts program dedicated to empowering young adults on the autism spectrum by equipping them with culinary skills and industry knowledge for employment on a food truck and in the broader culinary world. This initiative focuses on building both practical cooking abilities and soft skills necessary for success in the hospitality sector, fostering independence and financial stability for participants.
By dining with us or hiring us for catering, you support our students’ development and training under professional guidance.
ENJOY A MEAL OR HIRE US
Each purchase or catering order directly benefits our students, providing them practical experience and a platform to excel.
LEARN
Discover more about our programs and ways to get involved.
DONATE
Your donations help sustain and expand our program, from scholarships to new equipment.
GET INVOLVED
Interested in our culinary program or looking to hire us for your next event?
Email specialflavours@snnla.org for application details and catering information.
Thank you for helping us create a more inclusive world through culinary arts. Join us in making a difference one flavourful dish at a time!
SPECIAL FLAVOURS STAFF
Ernest Martin III “Marty”
Culinary Arts Program Graduate
Special Flavours Flavorista,
and Autism Self-Advocate
Drew Cox
Culinary Arts Program Graduate
Special Flavours Flavorista,
and Autism Self-Advocate
Xavier Meadows
Culinary Arts Program Graduate
Special Flavours Flavorista,
and Autism Self-Advocate
Emily
Special Needs Network, Inc.
Behavioral Technician
Alexandra Greene "Alex"
Private One-on-One
Behavioral Therapist
Xanadu Copo
Special Flavours
Interim Manager of Finance,
and Business Services
Snneha Saha
Special Needs Network, Inc.
Behavioral Consultant
Serving you at the
Martin Luther King, Jr.
Hospital Campus
1741 E 120th St.
Los Angeles, CA 90059
(120th and Wilmington)
Hours of Operation
Monday thru Friday
7:30am to 3:30pm