Winston's CUP To Operate Napa Café​, Work Experience Program

NAPA COUNTY, CA — The Napa County Health and Human Services Agency announced a new partnership with Winston’s Community Unity Project— CUP— to operate the café at HHSA.

Winston’s CUP is expected to begin operations Oct. 1 at 2751 Napa Valley Corporate Drive, Building B, in Napa. The retail food and beverage café will be open to the public, serving fresh and healthy meals for HHSA clients.

The café is supplemented by a work-experience program for those experiencing barriers to employment, including those who have struggled with homelessness and substance abuse. This new partnership introduces program participants to the occupation of professional cooking and food services, preparing them for entry-level jobs within the industry. Participants earn a food handlers’ certificate and receive education and training on basic safety guidelines, technical skills required to work in a commercial kitchen, and customer service.

Participants include those enrolled in HHSA’s subsidized on-the-job training, expanded subsidized employment, and unpaid work experience (WEX) placements.

"Winston’s Café and Bakery is renowned in Napa for their fresh, healthy, and delicious food offerings," said Jennifer Yasumoto, Director of Napa County Health and Human Services Agency.
"Winston’s CUP will carry forward this tradition with a focus on giving back to the community. This is truly a unique partnership that highlights the best of Napa—its high-quality culinary offerings and its steadfast commitment to support those most in need in our community. I am delighted at the opportunities and career pathways this partnership will create for our clients."

Winston’s CUP is a new non-profit dedicated to reducing food inequities and supporting vulnerable populations across Napa Valley, fostering a community where everyone has access to nutritious food and opportunities for a healthier future.

“My husband and I started Winston’s Café and Bakery more than three years ago," said Cassan Macraig. "We’re passionate about great food. We’re also passionate about our community. With a social work background, it’s been my dream to bring this passion together to support those in need. Winston’s CUP brings this dream to life. .. I could not be more thrilled to partner with Napa County Health and Human Services Agency and their unmatched commitment to our community.”