“Few things have more impact than nutrition on a child’s ability to survive, learn effectively and escape a life of poverty.”
– Ann Veneman
Delivering Nutrition
We are pleased to debut updated versions of Food Bank’s ‘Food Dating Guide’ – now available in Spanish and Chinese.
Food Dating Guide - English
Food Dating Guide - Spanish
Food Dating Guide - Chinese
Poverty often limits the choices a family can make for the dinner table and is linked to many diet-related diseases. Food Bank provides both the education and nutritious options needed by charities and schools that serve our city’s most vulnerable. With 1 out of 6 children in NYC relying on soup kitchens and pantries for dinner, it’s imperative that comprehensive services be provided, ensuring health and wellness from the cradle through college and beyond.
Food Bank delivers Nutrition Education in 2 distinct ways:
In Schools
CookShop & Campus Pantries
Food Bank offers curriculum and resources to NYC public schools via our Cookshop Program. Campus Pantries* allow access to food and personal care items at schools and college campuses citywide.
In Communities
Workshops for Familes
Food Bank’s team of Nutritionists support healthy food selection and preparation by charity leaders while also providing hands on instruction on food use and exposure for the families we serve.
*Contact us here to sign-up your school (K-12) as a Campus Pantry site or to find a Campus Pantry near you.
