Kidtrition

Healthy Meals & Nutrition Education for Childcare Centers

Our Commitment to Children’s Health

We are dedicated to improving community health through access to good food, nutrition education, and building a strong local food system. Through Kidtrition, we will partner with local childcare centers to combine healthy meals with fun, engaging nutrition education for kids and families.

Partnership with Equiti Foods

We have partnered with Equiti Foods, a local food company with deep experience providing healthy meals through statewide community health initiatives, to bring good food and engaging learning experiences to early childhood education centers.

Equiti Foods will:

  • Prepare CACFP-compliant meals that are kid-tested and nutritionist-approved

  • Source ingredients from local farmers

  • Provide frozen, heat-and-serve, family-style meals that save childcare staff time

Food Equity Collaborative will:

  • Provide child-friendly activities to help kids build lifelong healthy habits

  • Host workshops for parents and childcare staff on healthy eating, cooking, and including kids in the kitchen

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 in the classroom and at home

Want to help shape Kidtrition?

Support us in developing fun learning activities for kids

We are bringing interactive activities to early childhood education centers to let kids explore new foods and learn how good food helps them grow strong and feel good.

We will support families and teachers in learning to prepare healthy meals at home, include kids in the kitchen, and utilize food as a teaching tool.

You can help fuel a healthier future.

Give Today

Participate in taste testing or learn more about Kidtrition

We are seeking input from childcare providers and children to guide our recipes and educational offerings.

Equiti Foods will provide free meals for taste testing, and your staff and kids can share feedback to help us improve.

We’d love to hear from you.

Tori Wierzchowski
tori@foodequitycollaborative.org