Natural Grocers has begun a new partnership with the Foundation for Fresh Produce to present “Nutrition 4 the Win” at participating stores from Aug. 19-31. Families are invited to join and explore how fruits and vegetables can fuel growing bodies and minds.
The Foundation for Fresh Produce is a nonprofit that promotes healthy eating habits, particularly among families and children. The foundation focuses on improving the appeal of fruits and vegetables as an integral part of people’s diets, supporting the development of infrastructure and supply chain solutions to provide easier access, nurturing fruit and vegetable professionals and establishing strategic alliances that strengthen its collective global impact.
“The partnership with Natural Grocers and the Foundation for Fresh Produce is a natural fit. Our initial conversations with the team from the organization felt like talking to old friends – we practically finished each other’s sentences,” said Caroline Cheong, director of nutrition health coach regional managers.
“It was clear that the foundation is as dedicated to supporting the health and wellness of our communities as we are. We’re proud to add ‘Nutrition 4 the Win,’ a class geared towards kids and their parents (or caregivers) to our free class schedule, just in time for back-to-school season. Our hope is that this class will inspire and empower children, adults and families to live happier, healthier lives by eating more fruits and vegetables every single day.”
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“Nutrition 4 the Win” produce classes
Offered to communities in partnership with The Foundation for Fresh Produce, “Nutrition 4 the Win” shows how hacks on preparing produce can become healthy habits. Children will participate in making and sampling healthy foods focused on eating the rainbow (fruits and vegetables of each color within the rainbow).
Led by nutritional health coaches, the class is designed to help children and caregivers embrace the back-to-school season, while emphasizing children’s health and nutrition. Class participants will receive an exclusive $5 off $25 coupon to be used at any Natural Grocers location.
