Conventional thought has always been, "if you're hungry, any food is better than no food."
We are simply not willing to settle for that.
To help our neighbors reach their health goals, we knew it was important to provide access to fruits, vegetables, and whole grains. Our programs empower participants to lead healthy lifestyles, participate in joyful movement or physical activity, prepare and eat meals with their families, meal plan and budget, and enhance their favorite recipes. Our programs emphasize cultural strengths and have diversity, equity, and inclusion views. Our work is designed to give power back to our neighbors and communities. We look to our communities to be the leaders and voice for what they need, and we support them.
Workshops and Food Smarts Curriculum by Leahs Pantry
Inter-Faith Food Shuttle offers two types of nutrition education classes: custom workshops and the Food Smarts curriculum. Workshops are standalone classes that are tailored toward the needs of a specific group or site and the target population. Content for these classes is more specialized. Food Smarts is an interactive, learner-centered curriculum that is tailored to underserved communities. The curriculum is intentionally flexible and includes health education along with a culinary demonstration to ensure engagement and confidence building to apply the lessons outside of the classroom. Classes run for 30-90 minutes over the course of 3-6 weeks.
How it Works:
Professional culinary and nutrition educators volunteer their time and expertise to lead workshops and Food Smart curriculum tailored to adults, families, kids and teens.
Courses are offered in English and Spanish.
Topics include USDA MyPlate guidelines, healthy eating habits, food budgeting, and family-friendly menu planning.
Each adult recipient receives a take home bag of groceries.
The Food Shuttle Academy
The Food Shuttle Academy is an online learning platform presented by Inter-Faith Food Shuttle. Here you will find opportunities to learn about health, nutrition, agriculture, and so much more! You can find our courses by clicking the "view courses" buttons in the section below, or by navigating the website through the navigation bar in the top right of your screen. We hope that you enjoy your learning experience with us!
Mobile Education
Community Health Education is always on the move. We meet our community members at the point of need by hosting nutrition education activities and culinary demonstrations. We happily host these at the Food Shuttle’s Summer Meals Feeding Sites, Learning Gardens, and at our Community Partners’ sites. Every lesson is informed by USDA guidelines and tailored to the needs of our audience. If you are interested in hosting a mobile demonstration, you can contact us at CHE@foodshuttle.org.
How to Get Involved in Community Health Education
Volunteers are needed for Food Smarts curriculum, workshops, and other educational events! Backgrounds in culinary arts, nutrition, or education are highly encouraged, but not required for all positions. Community Health Volunteer Training (see CHE Resources below) is required to volunteer for Food Smarts series and workshops classes. Translators and Spanish-speaking volunteers are needed for ALL positions. If you have the ability to volunteer in a greater capacity, consider applying for our internship program!.
Click here to see all of our open volunteer opportunities!
Community Health Education Resources
Thank you to our Community Health Education Corporate Funders
Interested in funding a nutrition program? Click here for more opportunities.
This summer, we're taking nutrition education directly to low income school kids on their summer vacations at public school summer camps.