The Hopkins County Jail Culinary Program began in the fall of 2009, beginning with the County Road Department Christmas breakfast. Since that time the program has catered several county functions which included Jail Christmas parties, swearing in ceremonies, Precinct workers election training and Volunteer appreciation dinners for the many volunteers of the Jails programs.  This program allows the participants several new and challenging opportunities. Those involved learn new skills such as food preparation, presentation and catering practices. The program is funded without the use of tax payers’ funds and is only available to government agencies at no charge other than the cost of food.