Sunhee’s Farm and Kitchen

ABOUT

WE ARE IMMIGRANTS
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Our staff consists of immigrant Americans from all over the world. We have now launched free virtual English classes for adults and will continue to share the stories of plight and resilience in our communities. THE MISSION
Sunhee's core mission is driven by a passion for food and community, rooted in a Korean-American history, culture and identity we believe can be shared with all people regardless of race, ethnicity or nationality. Through social entrepreneurship, Sunhee's hopes to create a safe space for cultural learning and innovative projects, all threaded together by food. Sunhee's mission can be broken down into the following elements: positive food culture, community engagement, and immigrant/refugee empowerment.

Positive Food Culture

Preserve Korean food tradition and revitalize authentic methods of production that invest into what we eat. Promote healthy living and growth of the local, “real food" movement, connecting directly with farmers and food sources when possible.

Community Engagement

Engage with staff, customers and the surrounding community through professional development and educational opportunities. Partner with local businesses and organizations to serve the people of Troy and greater Capital District on a daily and programmatic basis.

Immigrant and

Refugee Empowerment

Recognize the value of diverse immigrant/refugees experiences as well as the challenges of resettling in a new community. Partner with the local refugee resettlement agency to build a strong workforce and provide other in-house services including English classes, resume development, and job counseling. THE KITCHEN
The name “Sunhee's" is derived from the combination of the ends of the chefs' Korean names, Sun Hwa and Chun Hee. Just as the namesake draws upon each individual to create a single entity, Sun Hwa and Chun Hee's passion for food and complementary styles come together to form an inpeccable partnership in the kitchen.

Having immigrated separately to the United States in 1993, Sun Hwa and Chun Hee share in more than 30 years of cooking experience and 20 years of friendship since their first meeting at a local Korean American church, coincidentally yet very much fatefully preparing a meal together.