# Charitable Valentine’s Day Activities ‘Aw Shucks!’ is a Hands on Food Experience By Caitlyn Fernandez | Published 2022-01-26 | Lifestyle Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/aw-shucks References: [lunchlab](https://lunchlab.ca/) & [trellis.org](https://trellis.org/aw-shucks-a-valentines-lunchlab-fundraiser)  Growing Chefs and Fresh Roots is hosting 'Aw Shucks!' a LunchLAB fundraiser for those looking for a [unique Valentine's Day date idea](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/valentines-day-dining-research). LunchLAB is a lunch program that empowers and teaches youth how to cook and grow their own food. It brings together the students and their community by providing a space to share a meal and connect. As mentioned on the event's website, "ticket holders will be treated to everything needed to enjoy a tasty and educational hour together online featuring one dozen sustainably harvested oysters from [Organic Ocean](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/organic-valley-snack-sticks) paired with your choice of wine from Mission Hill [Family Estate](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/family-reserve) or beer from Persephone Brewing." Participants can pick up their fresh food kit the day before to prepare for the educational food event that will take place on Valentine's Day from 7:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. via zoom. Image Credit: Growing Chefs, Fresh Roots ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.2/10 - Popularity: 33% | Activity: 52% | Freshness: 11% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Lifestyle](https://www.trendhunter.com/lifestyle) > [Food](https://www.trendhunter.com/food) ## Key Themes ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Youth Empowerment:** The LunchLAB program showcases how empowering youth through education drives innovation in cooking and agriculture. - **Sustainable Agriculture:** The use of sustainably harvested oysters and locally-sourced wine and beer demonstrates the importance of promoting sustainable agriculture practices. - **Virtual Culinary Events:** The pandemic has accelerated the trend of virtual culinary events as a way to connect with others and learn new skills from home. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Food Education:** The success of the LunchLAB program suggests an opportunity for businesses to invest in promoting food education as a way to increase sustainability and empower the next generation. - **Sustainable Food Production:** Companies in the food production industry can explore more sustainable practices, such as sustainably harvested seafood and locally sourced ingredients, to reduce their environmental impact. - **Virtual Events:** Businesses can invest in virtual events that provide unique experiences while accommodating social distancing guidelines, such as virtual cooking classes or wine tastings. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Local Seafood Meal Kits](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/fresh-ideas-start-here.md) - [Pre-Ordered Seafood Feasts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/seafood-boil-feast-kits.md) - [Valentine's Day Meal Boxes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/indulgence-dinner-for-2.md) - [Multi-Course Valentine's Meal Kits](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/valentines-meal-kit.md) - [Valentine's Day 3-Course Menus](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/earls-valentines-day-menu.md) - [Valentine’s Day Dinner Series](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/love-shack.md) - [Four-Course Fondue Experiences](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/valentines-day-at-melting-pot.md) - [Romance-Inspired Hotel Experiences](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/valentines-rendezvous.md) - [Valentine’s Dining Experiences](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/valentines-popup.md)