SNACK Tours Manhattanville Campus

August 23, 2019

On August 20, 2019, members of the Special Needs Activity Center for Kids and Adults (SNACK) toured the Jerome L. Green Science Center and the Lenfest Center for the Arts at Columbia University’s new Manhattanville Campus. More than 8 SNACK members and their accompanying teachers and teaching assistants participated in the tour, which began with a greeting from Scott Wright, Columbia University’s Vice President for Campus Services, and culminated with lunch at The Forum catered by Columbia Dining and a meet-and-greet with Chef Mike, Executive Chef of Campus Dining.

SNACK is a not-for-profit organization that supports children, teens, and adults with Autism Spectrum Disorders and other similar developmental and behavioral disabilities by providing after-school and weekend recreational programs designed and staffed to address their needs. In addition, SNACK’s provides vocational training and supported employment opportunities.

A few of the young adults on the tour were already familiar with Chef Mike through SNACK’s partnership with Columbia; in 2018, two SNACK members were offered positions with Columbia Dining at John Jay Dining Hall.

SNACK is also a grant recipient of Columbia Community Service (CCS), Columbia University’s giving campaign that supports local nonprofit organizations to help address the needs of underserved individuals in our local community. At SNACK’s 2018 Annual Fundraiser, CCS and Columbia Dining were honored for their contribution to advancing SNACK’s mission.