Since 2010, we have supported Pre-K-12 students with Food Education that is part of teachers’ classrooms and fosters informed food choices.
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The future of the food system begins here.
Your gift helps students across the country access the hands-on, culturally relevant Food Education they need to become the food system leaders of the future.
Last school year, we saw incredible growth and depth of understanding in our classrooms. All of this impact is only possible through your generosity.
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Do you ever need to make a "struggle meal" for yourself? So do we! One teacher, Ms. Courtney Cummings of Springdale, AR helped us remember the importance of caring for ourselves even in struggle moments:
"We chose to do a “struggle meal” turned into something better with egg added to our ramen and sriracha, with green onions and red pepper flakes with our own garlic butter soy sauce. Students learned how to take what we have and make it something better. This week we really focused on making better choices and meals with simple things we have and can afford."
What accessible ingredients can you add to your "struggle meals" to make them more fulfilling?
🌟Today`s Fellow Friday Spotlight is on: Mr. Gonzalez!
🏫"My name is Saul Gonzalez. I am a Spanish Teacher in Ypsilanti, MI. I love what I do and feel it`s truly the most rewarding job a person could ask for. I, literally, make a difference every day. I am a lover of Languages and also have a passion for plants and nature. In pursuing this new great adventure, I look forward in showing my students what natural growth can do for not only nutritional based sustainment but also--be a way of healing while growing. I was personally introduced to this fellowship by one of my esteemed colleagues and immediately found it fascinating. It really is a perfect marriage for my classroom. I am excited for this platform and excited for this new school year to come!"
💚A Favorite Food Memory:
"My personal favorite memory/recipe is growing my own garden and literally enjoying the fruits of my labor. I have a pergola right next to my garden and eat dinner there with my family almost daily. What I like to do is make a caprese salad of sorts with what I`m growing. I`ll pluck my tomatoes, make my daughter harvest some basil, then use what ever fruit is in season like peaches or cantaloupe for the salad. I top it off with burrata cheese and then drizzle balsamic glaze right on top of it all. It`s our summer tradition and loved by all. And, almost all of it is right there from my own garden!"
This year, Mr. Gonzalez`s classroom built their leadership and culinary skills by making lots of fun dishes together, including cultural favorites like homemade guacamole and the sweet treat Fresas con Crema.
Thanks for being a part of this year`s Fellowship, Mr. Gonzalez!
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