COVID-19 concerns have suspended normalcy across the globe. While Chattanooga State's response to protect its students, faculty and staff have provided unique challenges, Culinary Arts program Director Matthew Williamson sought solutions to help his students.
Williamson reached out to Lodge Manufacturing for some solutions for his students at home. The business continues to strongly support its commitment to culinary education and responded in kind.
Lodge donated cast iron skillets with lids and utensil sets for each culinary student. "Our culinary students can take these home and continue to refine their craft and perform classwork tasks from the safety of their home," Williamson said. "It is a huge blessing for them to now have access to some professional tools at home."
Mike Otterman, president and CEO of Lodge, said, "We believe food and cooking can help keep us connected, especially at a time like this."
Betty Proctor