Spoons Across America

February Harvest Highlights! 🥦🍊 Dive into the delicious world of seasonal fruits and veggies this month with our ultimate February Seasonal Guide! From vibrant citrus to hearty winter greens, we’ve handpicked the freshest produce to add a burst of flavor to your plate. 🍠🍓.

Swipe left to embark on a journey of wholesome goodness. 📷🌱

🌟 Exciting News from Spoons Across America’s Food Exploration Project! 🌍✨ We are thrilled to share that our culinary adventure has reached new heights, now engaging with 8,000 bright minds across 19 schools! 🍴📚

In the spirit of fostering a love for food, culture, and education, our Food Exploration Project continues to inspire young hearts and minds. From farm to table, these 8,000 children are embarking on a flavorful journey, discovering the joys of diverse cuisines and the stories behind every dish.

🌈🍲 Each school brings its unique flavor to the mix, creating a rich tapestry of experiences that goes beyond the kitchen. From planting seeds of curiosity to savoring the fruits of collaboration, we are building a community that values the connection between food, learning, and joy.

Thank you to the incredible educators, students, and supporters who make this project possible! Together, we are nurturing a generation that not only appreciates good food but also understands its cultural significance. Here’s to many more shared moments of culinary discovery! 🥳👩‍🍳👨‍🍳 👧👦🌍

Embrace the magic of December with Spoons Across America! 🌟 Dive into a world of festive flavors, culinary delights, and joyous moments as we guide you through a December filled with delicious memories. Let the season of warmth and togetherness begin! ❄️🍴

🌟 Big shoutout to our incredible 16 schools spanning across America, fueling the Food Exploration Project with passion! 🍏✨ Over 5,500 young minds are on a journey to transform their lives through the magic of healthy eating. 🌈🌽

But we’re not stopping here! 🚀 If you know of a school ready to dive into a nutrition-packed adventure, message us! 📩 We’re ready to sprinkle some Food Exploration Project magic for FREE! 🌟 Let’s spread the love for wholesome living and empower more kids on their tasty voyage to a healthier future. 🌱💚 🌈🍓

If your school is looking for a food exploration based program and free culinary equipment to help teach children about healthier eating, please email [email protected] and sign up today.

It’s that easy! Sign up and receive your kit in 2 weeks (it’s completely free)

DM us to find out more!

A huge shout out and thank you to the first 5 locations who signed up for the Food Exploration Project!

These 5 schools will be sent all the materials they need to run the program! From mixing bowls to child safe knives Spoons Across America has them covered.

We are positive that this curriculum will change the lives of Food Explorers across the country!

🎵Do you remember? The foods in season in September? Food was changin’ the minds of explorers…🎵

You get the point - here’s what’s in season this month Food Explorers!

🎵 Do you remember? What’s in season in September? Food was changin’ the minds of explorers…🎵

You get it - here’s what’s in season this month!!!

Just a few more weeks of beautiful summer weather! Take this opportunity to have a picnic, enjoy the outdoors, and engage in fun conversations with your children.

Happy national eat outside day!

You might have felt like giving up - Before you knew this!

At Spoons Across America, there are no “bad foods”. We want children to try EVERYTHING.

The first step is understanding the elements of taste. This helps children accurately communicate why they like/dislike certain foods. The next step is combining elements of taste to turn a yuk! into a yum!

Do you often hear "I don't like that" or "YUK" from children when you serve them food? It can be daunting for kids to try new things, especially when it comes to taste. That's where Spoons Across America comes in! Our Elements of Taste portion of our programs helps students understand the reasons they may dislike certain foods and how different combinations and preparations can enhance flavors. This knowledge opens their minds to healthier options.

FEED was founded in 2007 by Lauren Bush Lauren, this year's honoree of the Individual Award for Excellence. The goal: ending childhood hunger. The company's mission is to create environmentally mindful Bags that help feed the world.

One of the ways FEED raises funds is through the sale of bags and other accessories. Each product is stamped with a number that represents the number of meals that will be provided to a child in need. This transparency and accountability is what sets FEED apart from other competitors.

FEED's impact has been significant, with over 127 million meals provided to date. Lauren Bush Lauren's dedication to this cause is inspiring and serves as a reminder that we all have the power to make a difference in the world.

Last week, at our 7th Annual Spring Benefit, we had the pleasure of honoring Ahimsa, and it's founder and CEO,

Dr. Mantravadi's vision of creating safe and healthy mealtime experiences for families is truly inspiring. Ahimsa's stainless steel dishes are not only eco-friendly, but also designed to be durable, practical and easy to clean.

We are grateful for Dr. Mantravadi's dedication to promoting safe and healthy mealtime habits, and for Ahimsa's efforts in making sustainable and eco-friendly products. We look forward to seeing what they will accomplish in the future.

Announcing Our First Food Explorers Wellness Fair!

We are thrilled to introduce our very first Wellness Fair for our new Food Explorers, made possible by the support of Liliya Daskalova and the Police Athletic League. We extend our heartfelt gratitude to all our supporters at last year's 20th Anniversary Gala who helped make this dream a reality.

Thanks to your unwavering efforts to promote healthy eating habits among children, we are proud to host a one-day fair where kids can discover the importance of various food groups, food sourcing, nutrition, and overall wellbeing in afterschool programs and communities.

Spoons Across America needs Interns and Volunteers!

Click this link to learn more:
http://spoonsacrossamerica.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/01/Volunteering-with-SAA.pdf

We only have one more week with PS 54! This 3rd grade class completed their fourth week of our Take A Taste curriculum. You can see smiles all around as they hold up, with pride, drawings of their favorite healthy parfaits!

This 1st grade class has completed their Food Explorers training and are very excited for Farm to Book next year! Thank you to the staff and students that made it possible to have a successful return to NYC Public schools!
On to the next!

Fall is the perfect time to explore fresh, local foods with your children! Create traditions, taste something new, and have fun!

Spoons is excited to welcome our new Director of Education Programs at Spoons Across America, Justin Simmons!

Justin is a native New Yorker who currently resides in Brooklyn, New York. He has a strong passion for Food and Nutrition education. He was formerly a Senior Health coordinator at Harlem Children Zone, where he implemented a school-based wellness initiative for grades K -12 for approximately 1600 Scholars.

Justin holds a Bachelor of Science in Health Promotion Management from York CUNY College and a Culinary degree from The Institute of Culinary Education.

It is always a pleasure to bring someone new to the Spoons family.

Welcome Justin!

Eating the Rainbow!