Popular Ghanaian food content creator Bibiana Gyasi, known as ChefLifestyle, will take her Cook & Share Community Kitchen initiative to Mastekope in Ada this World Food Day.
The programme is scheduled for Friday, 16 October 2026, at the Mastekope Community School, where she plans to educate and feed more than 500 children.
The event will combine food education, practical cooking lessons and a shared communal meal. Under the call “Let’s cook, share, and nourish tomorrow, one meal at a time,” the initiative aims to give the children hands-on experience in the kitchen while teaching them about nutrition, ingredients, food safety and African food culture.
Gyasi’s team has framed the day around the message that food can do more than simply feed people. The programme aligns with Sustainable Development Goal 2 on zero hunger and Goal 4 on quality education. Promotional materials carry the broader World Food Day 2026 theme “Innovate Today. Nourish Tomorrow.”
Mastekope Community School
Mastekope Community School serves the local community in the Ada area. Organisers say the school provides an important opportunity to reach a large number of children in one location. The children will not only receive a meal but will also participate in preparing food, learning practical skills they can carry forward.
This year’s event builds on previous work by Gyasi. In 2025 she organised a similar Cook & Share Community Kitchen at the Hopeland Rehabilitation Centre in Accra, where she and a team of volunteers cooked, taught and shared meals with more than 100 children.
That experience, she has said, reinforced her belief that involving children in the cooking process offers lasting value beyond a single meal.
Bibiana Gyasi began creating food content in 2020 during the COVID-19 period. What started as simple recipe videos shared on social media has grown into a platform that explores Ghanaian and African cuisine, culture and storytelling. Beyond digital content, she has expanded into community initiatives, education and children’s literature focused on food heritage.
Through ChefLifestyle she has positioned food as a tool for learning, connection and social impact. The Cook & Share Community Kitchen is one of her most consistent efforts to translate that approach into direct community action.
By bringing the programme to a rural school community in Ada, she is extending the reach beyond urban centres.
Call for Support and Partners
Supporters and partners are being invited to join the effort through sponsorship, volunteering or donations. Contact numbers listed for the initiative are 0559393409 and 0554044652. Several brands and organisations appear as headline sponsors and partners on promotional materials for the day.
World Food Day is observed globally each year on 16 October to raise awareness about food security, nutrition and the need for sustainable food systems. In Ghana, the day often features activities that highlight local food production, nutrition education and community feeding programmes. Gyasi’s approach stands out for its emphasis on practical skills and active participation by the children themselves.
The decision to host the event at Mastekope Community School reflects an intention to work in a setting where the impact can be concentrated and measurable. Reaching over 500 children in a single day requires careful planning around logistics, ingredients, safety and coordination with school authorities.
For the children involved, the day is expected to offer both immediate nourishment and an introduction to cooking as a practical and creative activity. Organisers hope the experience will leave participants with greater confidence around food preparation and a stronger appreciation of local ingredients and culinary traditions.
Gyasi has consistently linked her public work to broader goals of cultural preservation and education. Her content often highlights the stories behind Ghanaian dishes and the role of food in community life. The Cook & Share programme extends that focus into a structured educational setting for young people.
As the date approaches, final preparations are expected to intensify. Volunteers, sponsors and partners will play key roles in ensuring the event runs smoothly. For Bibiana Gyasi and her team, the Mastekope programme represents another step in using food as a means of education and community connection on World Food Day.
The initiative highlights a growing trend among Ghanaian content creators who are moving beyond online platforms to deliver tangible programmes in schools and communities. In this case, the combination of cooking lessons, nutrition education and a shared meal aims to leave a lasting impression on the children of Mastekope.
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