Nutrition Education

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NUTRITION EDUCATION

Kids learn to pick a healthier snack.

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Become a Breakfast Superhero!

Alleviating malnutrition and hunger in children through education and awareness.

Chefs for Kids delivers programs through the support of University of Nevada Reno Cooperative Extension, ACF Chefs Las Vegas Chapter, and many dedicated chefs and community volunteers/organizations in Nevada.

Just a Pinch of News

A watermelon with the words Healthy Kids Festival carved in it

Grow, Taste, Learn & Play at the Healthy Kids Festival

Healthy living is always more fun when you can grow it, taste it, learn about ...
Two female students wearing chef hats smile with trays of food at the breakfast table

Community Cares at the Breakfast Table

The energy at Vegas Verdes ES was electric as Chefs for Kids brought Cookinโ€™ Up ...
Children pose for a photo with Ms. Momii at the farmers market

โ€œI Ate Everything!โ€ โ€” A Rainbow Success at Booker ES

When it comes to healthy eating, learning should be just as colorful as the food ...

Our mission in action and other fun nuggets @nevadachefsforkids

POV: youโ€™re the coolest kid at breakfast. ๐Ÿ˜Ž๐Ÿ“๐ŸŒ
Chef hat: ON.
Strawberry smoothie: secured.
Banana dunk: elite.
Smile for the camera: not happening. ๐Ÿ˜‚

But behind the cool look is something serious: kids shouldnโ€™t have to learn on an empty stomach.

This Hunger Month, weโ€™re on a mission to make sure every student has access to a nutritious breakfast because food is fuel for learning, growing, playing, and thriving.

Weโ€™re back to serving breakfast to the entire school, and your donation can help us keep the plates full and the good vibes going. ๐Ÿ’š

#donate #linkinbio

Help us fight hunger. Fuel a kid. Change a day.

#thankyou 
Levy Restaurants at T-Mobile Arena, Jamba Juice @lasairport and Anderson Dairy for your support. 

#hungermonth #endchildhunger  #giveback #chefsforkids #nutrition #education #foodsecurity #scholarships
๐ŸŽ 100,000 snacks. ONE BIG MISSION. ๐Ÿฅ•
Our goal? Get nearly 100,000 fruit & veggie snacks into the hands of children.

Thatโ€™s nearly 100,000 chances to fuel little bodies, build healthy habits, and make a difference one snack at a time.

Big goal. Bigger impact. ๐Ÿ’š

Letโ€™s get snacking.
Letโ€™s get donating. #linkinbio ๐Ÿ“๐Ÿฅฆ๐ŸŠ

#100000snacks #healthykids #nourishthefuture #donate #hungeractionmonth #chefsforkids #nutrition #education #nevada
Every child deserves a colorful plate and a healthy start. ๐ŸŒˆโค๏ธ

This Hunger Action Month, weโ€™re jumping into action with two Eat a Rainbow Farmers Markets! We will deliver  fresh, nutritious fruits and vegetables directly to the Title I student families we serve. More importantly our lessons inspire kids to taste produce and discover the benefits on their bodies. 

For some families, fresh produce can be difficult to access. Together, we can help change that. Are you in? One bag of fresh fruits and veggies, one family, and one act of generosity at a time.

Your donation can put healthy food within reach for a family in our community. No gift is too small, and every dollar helps us make a meaningful difference.

Donate today. chefsforkids.org/donate ๐ŸŒˆ

#hungeractionmonth #eatarainbow #donate #endhunger #chefsforkids #nutrition #education
It was an honor to celebrate alongside nine other incredible charities today and be recognized by @selecthealth in Nevada for all our meaningful causes. 

Thank you for investing in all of us and helping make a difference.๐Ÿ’œ

๐Ÿ“ท Chefs for Kids Board Member Hans,  @unrextension 

#chefsforkids #nutrition #education #foodsecurity #eatmoreveggies #eatfruits #healthmattersโค๏ธโค๏ธ
You can stay home and fold laundry... or come fold pocket aces. We know which sounds better. ๐Ÿ˜‰

Grab your lucky hoodie, practice your best poker face, and join us.

๐Ÿ—“ Tuesday, September 1, 2026
โฐ 6:30 p.m. (Limited seats available โ€” first come, first served!)
๐Ÿ“ South Point Casino โ€“ @southpointpoker ropes
๐Ÿ’ฐ $60 buy-in with unlimited re-buys through the first break

Think you've got a winning hand? Check in up to 10 minutes before cards are in the air.
โค๏ธ 50% of proceeds benefit Chefs for Kids.
๐Ÿ† 50% goes to the prize pool.
Now that's a hand worth playing.

#thankyouโค๏ธ #nutrition #education #foodsecurity #scholarships #chefsforkids #nevada
๐ŸŒฑ Save the Date & Grow, Try & Buy With Us! ๐ŸŒฑ

Healthy Kids Festival
๐Ÿ“… Saturday, September 26
โฐ 11 a.m.โ€“2 p.m.
๐Ÿ“ Pearson Community Center
๐ŸŽŸ๏ธ FREE and family-friendly
๐Ÿ”— #linkinbio 

Event produced by University of Nevada Reno Extension and Nevada Institute for Children's Research and Policy.
Inspiring healthy habits and a love of food in the next generation! Angela, President of @acfchefsvegas, is always ready to roll up her sleeves and volunteer at the @unrextension Healthy Kids Festival, sharing her passion at the Chefs for Kids Try Station. ๐Ÿ‘ฉโ€๐Ÿณ๐Ÿ’™

Pictured with @oliviadiazlv.

๐Ÿ“… Save the date for the 2026 Healthy Kids Festival: September 26, 2026!
A throwback to the sweet note we received from one of our students who participated in one of our Cookin' Up Breakfast mornings. โค๏ธ

Arlene drew this special picture and wrote:
"Thank you for the food and your time. It was so good. One of my favorite things to do is cooking."

Notes like this remind us why these mornings matter.

Thank you to everyone who supports this program by donating, volunteering, and sharing your time. Your generosity helps create meaningful experiences for students like Arlene. We are back to breakfast this month, and we couldn't do it without you!

#chefsforkids  #nutriition #education #foodsecurity #nevada
Hey... you were going to bluff your way through Tuesday night anyway. Might as well do it for a great cause. โ™ ๏ธ

Poker Night! โ™ ๏ธ๐Ÿƒ
Join us at the tables and help provide fresh fruits and vegetables to children in need.
๐Ÿ—“ Tuesday, August 4, 2026
โฐ 6:30 p.m. (Limited seats available โ€” first come, first served!)
๐Ÿ“ South Point Casino โ€“ @southpointpoker ropes
๐Ÿ’ฐ $60 buy-in with unlimited re-buys through the first break

Think you've got a winning hand? Check in up to 10 minutes before cards are in the air.
โค๏ธ 50% of proceeds benefit Chefs for Kids.
๐Ÿ† 50% goes to the prize pool.
๐Ÿ™Œ That's a bet worth making!

#thankyouโค๏ธ #nutrition #education #foodsecurity #scholarships #chefsforkids #nevada #pokertournament
Holiday Helpings + The Impact of Your Support = together we achieved:

๐Ÿ›’ 550 student families served โ†’ 69 more families than in 2024โ€“2025
๐Ÿ’ณ 550 $50 grocery gift cards distributed
๐Ÿฝ๏ธ 12,311 meals made possible
๐Ÿฅ’ Fresh produce bags distributed, creating๐ŸŽ 13,750  healthy snack opportunities

Every meal, every snack, and every family served is a reminder that access to healthy food changes lives.  Join us in raising $250 every day in July because together, we can nourish families and create healthier futures. #linkinbio #donate
The 250 Challenge: Raise $250 every day in July! ๐ŸŠ๐Ÿ’ง

Your  donation supports nutrition lessons like Hydrating Through the Rainbow. 

"Grapefruit is my favorite!" - said one happy taster

We visited schools during parent nights in 2025-26 with a hydration station bursting with fresh flavors! Families sampled a crisp cruditรฉ featuring hydrating fruits and veggies, then took home produce-packed bags with recipes and hydration tips to help boost their daily water intake.

The juicy results:
๐Ÿฅ’ 6,800 fresh produce snack opportunities distributed through take-home bags
๐ŸŠ๐Ÿฅฌ 541 tastings of spinach, grapefruit, and cucumber
๐Ÿ’ฆ Countless smiles, new favorite snacks, and healthy hydration habits inspired

Every bite was a splash of nutrition, proving that healthy choices can be fresh, fun, and delicious! Your gift expands this opportunity in 2026-27!

#donate #linkinbio
โ€œI appreciate the food. Youโ€™re the best because I was hungry.โ€ - Takhirein

๐ŸŽ† Our 250 Challenge: Raise $250 every day in July! 

โค๏ธ๐Ÿค๐Ÿ’™ Red, white, and fed! Strong communities start with healthy kids. Help us fuel families with healthy food and nutrition education. 

Every dollar makes a difference. Every $250 provides 14 student families with a grocery bag filled with fresh fruits & veggies plus nutrition packets. Be part of today's impact.

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ Happy 250th, America!

#donatenow #linkinbio