Fresh foods for strong minds and bodies
Program Description
The Capital Area Food Bank’s Farm Youth Initiative (FYI) is designed to provide Kids Cafe site coordinators with the opportunity to expand the nutrition component of their summer enrichment programs through a coordinated series of classes that teach youth the importance of fresh food and where it comes from. FYI contains two component parts:
- Nutrition Class
- Clagett Farm Field Experience
1.) Nutrition Class
An on-site nutrition class focuses on the importance of fresh fruits and vegetables in a healthy diet. This class utilizes hands-on demonstrations and activities to facilitate understanding and stimulate interest.
2.) Clagett Farm Field Experience
Participants visit Clagett Farm where everyone learns through doing! Students plant, water and harvest in the garden, then use their fresh-picked vegetables to make their own delicious veggie snack.
How you can get involved:
As a Community Supporter of FYI: Check out our Share the Harvest Project!
For More Information please email: fgu@capitalareafoodbank.org