Our
programs
Our three core programs are essential to our mission of providing students with access to fresh produce. We invite you to take some time to learn more about each of them and discover how they contribute to healthier futures for our students.
The Power of Produce is an engaging and interactive nutrition education program designed for children in Pre-K through 8th grade. During this 25-minute assembly, students participate in:
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Taste Tests: Exciting opportunities to sample a variety of fresh fruits and vegetables.
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Interactive Q&A: Engaging discussions about the nutritional benefits of different produce, emphasizing the importance of each "color of the rainbow.
Through age-appropriate lessons, students learn how consuming more fruits and vegetables can help them become:
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Smarter
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Happier
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Faster
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Healthier
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Stronger
The core message of the program is simple yet powerful:
"Eat Great 2B Great," just like their favorite heroes.
Following the lesson and taste tests, students enjoy a "farm market" experience. They receive a reusable shopping bag filled with 34 servings of high-quality fruits and vegetables to take home and enjoy.
Healthy Holidays is a program designed to mitigate the impact of food insecurity during school breaks, such as long weekends and holiday vacations. By providing students with backpacks containing 14 servings of fresh fruits (apples, bananas, mandarin oranges) and easy-to-prepare breakfast items, the program ensures that children continue to receive essential nutrition when school meals are unavailable.
Beyond providing vital calories, this program prioritizes the delivery of essential nutrients crucial for:
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Brain Development
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Cognitive Function
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Immune System Function
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Healthy Digestion
Healthy Holidays program fosters a sense of community and responsibility. Students actively participate in the distribution process by assisting Feed the Soul volunteers in packing and distributing the backpacks to their classmates.
Level the Field provides daily access to fresh fruits and engaging nutrition education programs for students in grades 7-12.
Recognizing that a lack of vital nutrients from fresh produce can impair cognitive function, leading to focus and memory issues, as well as impacting physical and mental health, Level the Field empowers students with:
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Daily Access to Fresh Produce: A dedicated refrigerator is stocked weekly with fresh fruits.
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Comprehensive Nutrition Education: Health class sessions focus on:
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"Using Food as Medicine": Exploring how healthy eating can reduce the risk of disease and illness.
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"Brain Power": Investigating how healthy habits can improve academic performance and mental well-being.
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"Fuel Your Success": Understanding how proper nutrition enhances energy levels, reduces injury risk, and provides an edge in athletics, hobbies, and everyday life.
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Level the Field is uniquely student-driven. A select group of students plays an active role in program management, including:
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Inventory Management: Tracking and maintaining produce stock levels.
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Quality Control: Ensuring the freshness and quality of the produce.
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Program Communication: Communicating the school's needs and any concerns to Feed the Soul staff.
By providing consistent access to fresh produce and valuable nutrition education, Level the Field empowers students to make informed choices that support their overall health, academic success, and athletic performance.