A drainage apparatus and a reinforced cutting board system that resists warping and is adapted to collect, store, and manage fluids, liquids, or juices resulting from the use of a cutting board without reducing an effective cutting area of the cutting board's cutting surface, and an associated method for making the same. The drainage apparatus generally featuring a continuous lateral member, which can define a fluid channel. The drainage apparatus being capable of effectively collecting, storing, and managing fluids, liquids, or juices through the use of the fluid channel. The reinforced cutting board system generally featuring a cutting board body, a drainage apparatus, and a reinforcing system. The reinforcing system being capable of effectively resisting warping. The method of making the cutting board system generally comprising providing suitable material, forming a desired shape, and providing a drainage apparatus.