Nutrition Education
NUTRITION EDUCATION
Kids learn to pick a healthier snack.
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Alleviating malnutrition and hunger in children through education and awareness.
Chefs for Kids delivers programs through the support of University of Nevada Reno Cooperative Extension, ACF Chefs Las Vegas Chapter, and many dedicated chefs and community volunteers/organizations in Nevada.
Just a Pinch of News
Cookinβ Up Smiles and Breakfast at Woolley ES
Back to School, Back to the Market!
The Best Day Ever: Cookinβ Up Breakfast Returns for New School Year
Our mission in action and other fun nuggets @nevadachefsforkids
As students made their way into the cafeteria, we heard some pretty enthusiastic reactions. βItβs a professional chef!β one student exclaimed, while another declared, βItβs my favorite celebrity!β
#chefsforkids #cookinupbreakfast
#nutrition #education #foodsecurity #nevada
π³οΈ Election Day plans? Make room for poker!
β οΈ Join us tonight - Tuesday, November 3 - for poker with a purpose! Last monthβs winner took home the bragging rights. Will you be next? π
β° 6:30 p.m. | Limited seats!
π South Point Casino β @southpointpoker ropes
π° $60 buy-in | Unlimited re-buys through the first break
β€οΈ 50% benefits Chefs for Kids | π 50% goes to the prize pool
Play a hand, support a great cause, and help us feed local kids this holiday season!
#thankyouβ€οΈ #pokerforacause #nutrition #education #foodsecurity #scholarships #chefsforkids #nevada
Crunchy like an apple, refreshing like a summer breeze, and naturally delicious! π
β¨ Have you tried JΓCAMA yet?!β¨
The crunchy, juicy, naturally sweet root veggie and when you add a squeeze of lime, a sprinkle of chili powder, and a little TajΓnβ¦ BOOM! π₯ You`ve got the ultimate healthy snack!
The low-key and most underrated veggie in the produce aisle! π₯
Who`s team JΓCAMA? πββοΈππ
#pickabettersnack #chefsforkids #nutrition #education #foodsecurity #scholarships #nevada
Healthy habits start with great educators! π₯¦π
Congratulations to Mrs. Momii on being honored with the Health Care Headliners Education honors!
Her passion for helping students make nutritious choices and discover the joy of healthy living is making a difference that reaches far beyond the classroom.
#healthcareheadliners #chefsforkids #nutrition #education #wellnesschampion #nevada
π³οΈ Vote early. Poker is calling and we need YOU! β€οΈπ€π
This Election Day, make your next move count! Deal yourself in for a night of poker, prizes, and purpose. Your $60 buy-in helps feed a family this holiday season while supporting Chefs for Kids. Now THATβS a winning hand! ππ½οΈ
π Tuesday, November 3, 2026
β° 6:30 p.m. | Limited seats available!
π South Point Casino β @southpointpoker ropes
π° $60 buy-in | Unlimited re-buys through the first break
β€οΈ 50% of proceeds benefit Chefs for Kids
π 50% goes to the prize pool
Bring your best poker face, check in up to 10 minutes before cards hit the table, and help us turn a great game into something even greater. β οΈβ₯οΈ
#thankyou #pokerforacause #nutrition #education #foodsecurity #scholarships #chefsforkids #nevada
πΎ Looks like Mozart stole the show! πΆβ€οΈ
Our board memberβs service dog, Mozart, was the star of todayβs Cookinβ Up Breakfast! We love a special guest who knows how to make everyone smile.
Each year, our incredible culinary community serves up smiles and a delicious start to the day for approximately 8,000 children. Now THATβS something to wag your tail about! πΆππ¨βπ³
#chefsforkids #cookinupbreakfast
#nutrition #education #foodsecurity #nevada
Chefs for Kids kicked off the 2026β27 school year with our first two Eat a Rainbow Farmers Markets, and if these markets are any indication, weβre in for another colorful year of helping children discover just how delicious healthy eating can be!
Our volunteers overheard some pretty great conversations as students explored the produce. Here are a few of our favorite comments:
βIt looks healthy!β
βYou could cook it!β
βThese peppers look big & juicy!β
And perhaps our favorite:
βIβm going to give this all to my mom and she can make a vegetable soup!β
That last comment captures exactly what the Eat a Rainbow Farmers Market program is all about. Itβs not just about introducing children to nutritious foods. Itβs about helping them connect what they learn in the classroom to what happens at home, empowering them to share their knowledge with their families and encouraging healthier choices that extend well beyond the school day.
#linkinbio
#chefsforkids #nutrition #education #foodsecurity #scholarships #nevada
One teacher shared an especially sweet example of just how much Cookinβ Up Breakfast means to her students. When she told her class that Chefs for Kids would be providing breakfast the following morning, one student was so excited that he compared it to Christmas and actually skipped all the way home from school.
That kind of excitement is exactly what Cookinβ Up Breakfast is all about.
#linkinbio
#chefsforkids #nutrition #education #scholarships #nevada
π± Rooting for healthy choices, one parsnip at a time! π
Why was the parsnip so good at school?
Because it was always getting to the root of the problem! π€
What makes parsnips so healthy?
πͺ Fiber power! Helps support healthy digestion and keeps you feeling satisfied.
π Potassium for the win! Helps your muscles, nerves, and heart work properly.
π Vitamins for growth! Folate and vitamin C help your body grow, repair tissues, and stay healthy.
Did you know? π€
π₯ A potato swap! Parsnips can be mashed, roasted, or added to soups just like potatoes with a naturally sweeter, nuttier flavor.
β‘ Fuel for fun! Parsnips contain carbohydrates that give your body energy to run, jump, play, and learn.
π₯ Sweetness unlocked! Roasting brings out their natural sweetness, giving them a delicious flavor similar to carrots or sweet potatoes.
Would you give them a tasteβπ―
#chefsforkids #nutrition #education #parsnips #eattherainbow #farmersmarket #healthyeating
We`ve saved you a seat... unless someone bluffs you out of it first.
Shuffle up and deal for a great cause! β οΈπ
Every hand played helps provide nutrition education and fresh fruits and vegetables to children in need.
π Tuesday, October 6, 2026
β° 6:30 p.m. (Limited seats availableβfirst come, first served!)
π South Point Casino β @southpointpoker ropes
π° $60 buy-in with unlimited re-buys through the first break
Bring your best poker face and check in up to 10 minutes before cards are in the air.
β€οΈ 50% of proceeds benefit Chefs for Kids.
π 50% goes to the prize pool.
Play your cards right and make a difference while you`re at it.
#thankyouβ€οΈ #pokerforacause #nutrition #education #foodsecurity #scholarships #chefsforkids #nevada
π Eat a Rainbow Farmers Markets are BACK! ππ«π§
A colorful lineup on the menu this month: Blueberries in a water-packed can, onions, oranges, bell peppers, spinach, and arugulaβ¦ our little farmers had plenty to share! π₯¬π«
We visited the 1st and 2nd graders and students in the inclusive learning classrooms at Woolley ES, and they couldn`t wait to tell us all about the delicious produce theyβre growing and eating! π±π So much energy, enthusiasm, and love for fresh food!
Growing food, growing knowledge, and growing big smiles. π
#chefsforkids #nutrition #education #foodforfamilies #nevada
π± $5,000 to help our community eat healthier! ππ
Today, we stopped by @sprouts to say THANK YOU for supporting our Healthy Eating Education Program.
π $5,000 awarded to support our program
π± 550 nonprofit partners nationwide
πͺ 500 Sprouts stores across 25 states participating
π° $2.75 million provided through the @sproutsfnd
Weβre grateful to Sprouts for investing in our community and helping us grow healthier futures one family, one garden, and one healthy choice at a time. ππ₯π
#SproutingHealthyCommunitiesDay #chefsforkids
#nutrition #education #foodsecurity #eathealthy #nevada
