CFI collaborates with a wide range of institutions that provide food to their students, residents, or clients. In partnership with other regional efforts and local farmers, we link these institutions to fresh foods through our Donation Station, healthy menu development support, food education and creation of on-site gardens.
EDIBLE SCHOOLYARDS
Cindy Parker, Coordinator Farm to Cafeteria/Edible Schoolyards
Nora Sullivan, Hocking College Intern
Planting the seeds of change in the schoolyard
Edible Schoolyards introduces the wonder and nourishment of gardens to school-age children. Classroom teachers and Edible Schoolyard educators integrate food systems concepts into the core curriculum while supporting students in learning about growing, harvesting, and preparing nutritious, seasonal produce. This hands-on experience in the kitchen and garden gives children a greater appreciation for their environment, health and ability to grow their own food. We have offered our ES programming in the Trimble Local, Athens East Elementary, The Plains Elementary, Alexander Local, Meigs Local and Federal Hocking schools. Kids on Campus is a valued partner. Watch a video on the Edible Schoolyard program in action at the Alexander School:
Edible Schoolyards Program from Project C on Vimeo.
FARM TO INSTITUTIONS
In addition to schools, CFI works to bring fresh, healthy foods and education to a range of other community-based institutions including the Hocking Valley Community Residential Center, a youth detention facility; and medical facilities including Holzer Clinic, O’Bleness Memorial Hospital and the Ohio University College of Osteopathic Medicine.