Food + Fit = Fun
Chairs: Sharan Goldstein, Liz Cooper, and Robin Zweig
This hands-on bilingual program helps low-income parents prepare their preschool children for academic success and a healthy overall lifestyle. Partnering with HIPPY in DISD and RISD, Food + Fit=Fun promotes good nutritional habits and regular physical activities. Volunteer opportunities include teaching the healthy eating curriculum, facilitating fun exercise demonstrations , leading grocery store tours as well as translating written educational materials and recipes.
Partnering with the Dallas coalition for Hunger Solutions, Food+Fit=Fun has expanded to the Senior population. Volunteer opportunities include teaching and assisting the “Eating Well is a SNAP” program for seniors at such places as residential living facilities, and recreation and Senior Centers.
Training for all programs is provided.
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