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Food and Nutrition Programs

At Children’s Aid, we believe every child deserves the opportunity to grow, learn, and thrive – and that begins with access to healthy, nourishing food. That’s why our food and nutrition programs are such a vital part of how we serve New York City’s children, youth, and families.

Through interactive cooking workshops, nutrition education, gardening classes, and food distributions, we reach thousands of families each year. Beyond providing food, we equip youth and families with the knowledge, tools, and resources to make long-term healthy choices. Whether it’s a preschooler learning about colorful fruits and vegetables, a parent attending a nutrition class, or a high school student developing culinary workforce skills, we help communities facing food insecurity gain access to healthier options and a brighter future.

Our Programs

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When kids learn to cook early on, they are more likely to develop better eating practices, and health, later in life.

Go!Chefs
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Go!Gardens transforms school environments and community centers into vibrant growing spaces that teach children about agriculture and cultivate their interests in healthy eating.
 

Go!Gardens
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Go!Healthy gets children of all ages excited about eating healthy foods and provides families with the resources to live healthy, active lifestyles. Go!Healthy is the umbrella name for our food and nutrition programs.

Go!Healthy
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The more often kids eat healthy foods, the more likely they are to develop healthy habits that can last a lifetime.
 

Go!Healthy Meals
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SNAP-Ed provides youth and their families with the knowledge, skills, and resources to make healthy food choices and choose physically active lifestyles within their means.

SNAP-Ed