Mission Deliciousis an elementary school-based program developed in collaboration with Seattle Public Schools (Child Nutrition Services and Health Education Department), Seattle Nutrition Action Consortium, Solid Ground's Apple Corps, and community volunteers to bring messages about healthy eating to elementary students in selected schools. Staff and school district personnel work with students to teach food preparation skills and to promote healthful eating. The Mission Delicious curriculum includes classroom-based and take-home elements to reinforce nutrition messages.
Food, Culture and Readingis a series of eight, interactive nutrition lessons for preschoolers attending Early Childhood Education Assistance Program (ECEAP) sites in Seattle & King County. The Food, Culture, and Reading curriculum used by SNAC is an adapted version from the University of Vermont Extension. Food, Culture, and Reading is a pre-school through Grade 2 nutrition education program using picture books to learn about food and different cultures. During each lesson students are read a book, featuring a nutrition theme, and then prepare a healthy snack. SNAC also makes presentations at ECEAP parent meetings. Parents learn about nutrition, participate in preparing a healthy recipe and taste freshly prepared foods.
Some the book titles include, Magda's Tortillas by Becky Chavarria-Chairez, A Day at the Market by Sara Anderson, Latkes, Latkes Good to Eat by Naomi Howland, and Dim Sum for Everyone! by Grace Lin.
The Cooking Clubis offered for at least 10 weeks to school-aged and teen childcare programs in after school and summer day camp programs. The Cooking Club provides an interactive, hands-on cooking, tasting, and nutrition experience. Students learn about MyPyramid and prepare and taste a new, healthy recipe during each class.