Kidtrition: Healthy Meals + Nutrition Education for Childcare Centers
Partnership With Equiti Foods
FEC has partnered with Equiti Foods, a trusted local food company with a certified commercial kitchen and deep experience providing healthy meals through statewide community health initiatives.
Equiti Foods will:
Prepare CACFP-compliant meals that are kid-tested and nutritionist-approved
Use locally sourced ingredients when possible
Provide frozen, heat-and-serve options that save staff time
FEC will:
Deliver nutrition education programming
Offer parent workshops on healthy eating and cooking
Provide child-friendly activities to help kids build lifelong healthy habits
Your Role: Help Us Shape Kidtrition
We’re seeking input from childcare providers, staff, and children to guide our recipes and education offerings. We’ll provide free food trays for taste testing, and your staff and kids can share feedback to help us improve.
Interested?
Want to participate in taste testing or learn more about Kidtrition? We’d love to hear from you.
Contact:
Sophie Padalecki
📧 sophie@foodequitycollaborative.org
Our Commitment to Children’s Health
The Food Equity Collaborative (FEC) is a nonprofit dedicated to improving community health through access to nutritious food, health education, and strengthening local food systems. With our Kidtrition initiative , we will partner with local childcare centers to combine healthy meals with fun, engaging nutrition education for kids and families.
Why We’re Here
Early childhood is a critical time for building lifelong habits. Research shows that kids who are introduced to healthy foods and nutrition education at a young age are more likely to carry those habits into adulthood—leading to better physical health, improved focus, and reduced risk of chronic disease.
Childcare providers have told us they want:
Healthier, convenient food options that meet CACFP requirements
Simple solutions that kids actually enjoy eating
Education to strengthen healthy habits both in the classroom and at home
