Nourishing Young Minds
We help NYC K–8 students understand nutrition and explore food through clear lessons and hands-on activities.
Wholesome Foundations
The Food Foundations Project helps children understand basic nutrition and feel more comfortable exploring food. Our lessons use straightforward explanations and hands-on activities so students can build knowledge and curiosity at their own pace.
Our Mission
This project started with encouraging one child to eat cauliflower for the first time. Now we run workshops for students and parents all across New York City. We aim to give children clear, age-appropriate information about nutrition, encouraging them to try new things without pressure.
Why Trust Us?
170+ children reached across NYC through in-person workshops and virtual lessons
10+ families registered for our nutritional education and food literacy curriculum
Organizations we’ve worked with:
The Child Center of NY
Our Initiatives
Nutritional Literacy
We teach K–8 students the basics of nutrition (food groups, nutrients, balanced meals, food labels, etc.) through simple, interactive lessons that build foundational knowledge that carries onto adulthood.Learn more
Food Exploration
Having a diverse diet is important regarding both childhood and adult life, which is why we encourage students to try new foods, build curiosity, and develop a positive relationship with healthy eating.Learn more
Family & Community Engagement
We provide resources, guidance, and opportunities for families and volunteers to support healthy habits at home and stay involved through interactive lessons and social media.Learn more
Sign Your Child Up!
This form is for parents and guardians interested in Food Foundations, our student-led pilot program for children. The program offers positive, age-appropriate, low-pressure support with nutrition habits, trying unfamiliar foods, and developing a more balanced relationship with eating. Your answers help us learn a little about your child and contact you about possible participation.
For Organizations
We offer free, interactive workshops on food literacy and healthy habits to schools, libraries, community centers, afterschool programs, summer camps, youth sports programs, and other organizations serving young people. We’d be glad to discuss what would work for your group.
- For children k-8.
- Workshops are educational only and do not provide medical advice.
- Program staff must remain present during the session.
- Please do not submit children’s full names, personal contact information, medical information, photos, or videos.
- If workshops are set up, they are not limited to the curriculum which is mainly for virtual students, and topics can be completely custom based on organization preferences, our own recommendations, etc.
Volunteering
If you’d like to support our work, tell us a little about yourself using the form below. Whether you’re a parent using these ideas at home or someone interested in volunteering, your support helps us continue the project.