Rhoton said the program is already building a community; almost all of the baking students had either brought friends along or planned to introduce others to the class in the future.

Brittany Phillips forms dough into tart shells for cheesecake Sept. 30 during a busy morning baking class for the College of Southern Idaho’s newest culinary arts program.

The Salvation Army's culinary training helps aspiring San Francisco chefs to overcome homelessness and addiction -- and get a second chance at life.