CHEFs for Schools

CHEFs for Schools CHEFs strives to address issues of food inequality in underserved communities by training and placin

Did you know that almost 50% of American children are at an unhealthy weight? This has serious consequences for our society, including high healthcare costs, a lower standard of life, and the first time the latest generation won’t live as long as the last. Many of these children come from under-served communities where parents lack the money, resources, and time to provide healthy meals for their

families. CHEFs for Schools analyzed this problem, and we found that many non-profits exist to fight obesity and diet related diseases, but they were missing one thing: volunteers. CHEFs was created to act as a positive change broker between established nonprofits in the wellness sector and local colleges/universities. We train volunteers in nutrition, basic cooking skills, and community investment, and then pair them with a non-profit volunteer program in order to increase that non-profit’s capacity for change. At NYU, we have partnered with the Food Bank for New York City's CookShop program, a federally funded nutrition education program offered in public schools with 60% or more students on free lunch. CHEFs, as the primary provider of volunteers for the program, has helped CookShop triple the number of classrooms they reach, thereby benefiting over 60,000 children in all five boroughs. Right now, CHEFs would like to replicate this success and expand to the next worthwhile service opportunity. With your voice, time, and contribution, we will be able to make this effort a success. Awareness: We host food policy lectures and panels so you can know the larger reasons for choosing to care. Education: Gain knowledge that can be immediately put into action by volunteering with the Food Bank for NYC’s CookShop program. Cultivation: Gain new skills and connections by participating in FREE monthly cooking classes and civic engagement events. Access: Work to increase the number of greenmarkets, eradicate food deserts, and increase the availability of affordable and healthy food in underserved communities. Invest: Commit to making a difference by contributing what time and resources you can. Current Partners:
-Grow NYC
-City Harvest
-America Reads
-Whole Foods
-Greenmarket NYC
-New York University
-Food Bank NYC
-NY Coalition for Healthy School FOod
-GreenThumb and 6&B Garden
-Babycakes NYC

with Chef Kev
02/13/2018

with Chef Kev

03/04/2017
Some quality time with our family!
11/18/2016

Some quality time with our family!

Bad weather didn't stop us from exploring!
10/22/2016

Bad weather didn't stop us from exploring!

10/14/2016
First E-Board members meeting last night! We had sooo much fun!
09/24/2016

First E-Board members meeting last night! We had sooo much fun!

First restaurant experience at Biang last Saturday woohooo
09/20/2016

First restaurant experience at Biang last Saturday woohooo

04/17/2016

Want to get more involved with CHEFs? Join our e-board! We have some great ideas for events next year, but need help to make them happen. Email [email protected] if you're interested or want more information.

02/08/2016

CHEFs is having our first meeting of the semester tonight in Kimmel 904 from 6-7. We will have snacks!

12/03/2015

Reminder: We are having a Cookies and Milk Study Break tonight at 8:30 in Kimmel 907. We will have vegan and gluten-free options. Come eat cookies and take a break from schoolwork!

11/16/2015

We're having a Make Your Own Granola event tonight from 6:30 to 7:30 in Kimmel 904! Come hang out and make/eat granola!

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60 Washington Square S, C/O CHEFs For SChools
New York, NY
10012

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