Our Mission:
To prevent obesity, chronic disease and malnutrition especially in children through education and advocacy of healthy living.
Implementing Our Mission:
- Educating children and their families on the relationship between the food they eat and their overall health and wellness
- Engaging children in hands-on learning of growing, harvesting, and preparing their own fruits and vegetables
- Providing a fun environment that includes physical exercise and emotional wellbeing
- Making a difference one child at a time
Who We Are:
Watch this 2 minute video explaining who we are!
We now offer open enrollment for the Fall 2024 Real Kids Real Food program via Zoom.
Taking place every Saturday from September 14 through November 23, 2024 .
Read this amazing paper written by Avnish Kumar, an Intern at RKRF about why it’s such an amazing program, and why to participate in it!:
Real Kids Real Food, based in Waltham, MA, is a nutritional service with a mission
to prevent obesity, chronic disease, and malnutrition in children. Through engaging
hands-on experiences, the program educates children and their families about the
vital connection between the food they eat and overall health. Participants learn
practical knowledge about nutrition, healthy eating, and the benefits of growing,
harvesting, and preparing their own fruits and vegetables. Led by the remarkable
executive director, Betsy Bragg, the program transforms children into healthier
versions of themselves. The benefits of participating in Real Kids Real Food are
numerous. Children receive essential health education, empowering them to make
informed dietary choices. Activities like planting, tending gardens, and cooking
deepen their understanding of food sources. The program also emphasizes physical
activity, promoting overall well-being. In a fun and supportive environment,
emotional health is nurtured alongside physical health.
Hear directly from kids through our amazing testimonials:
Parent Testimonial: Parent Testimonial: “My child’s enthusiasm for vegetables
skyrocketed after joining Real Kids Real Food. They now love kale chips and even
ask for seconds!”
Student testimonial: Student Testimonial: “I never knew carrots could taste so
good until we grew them ourselves.
You can hear more from our students here on our website!
So why join Real Kids Real Food?
Empowerment: By joining Real Kids Real Food, children gain knowledge and skills
that empower them to make healthier choices throughout their lives.
Community: Participants become part of a supportive community that values
health, nutrition, and well-being.
Fun and Learning: Real Kids Real Food combines education with enjoyable
activities, making it an enriching experience for kids.
If you are passionate about promoting health and want your child to develop a
lifelong love for nutritious food, consider joining Real Kids Real Food!
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