Food Literacy Center

Food Literacy Center provides weekly after-school programs in Sacramento-area elementary schools, teaching children to prepare food, explore nutrition, garden, and take part in active play. Lessons include identifying healthy vegetables, making snacks, and reading recipes. The programs focus on children in low-income schools and aim to help them develop healthy habits while young. Food Literacy Center also shares recipes and practical food education resources, including recipes in English, Spanish, and Hmong. Its Food Literacy Academy engages community members as healthy food ambassadors who can help bring food education to local schools. Cooking and vegetable literacy are central specialties. The organization serves schools and communities throughout Sacramento, California.