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Community Bridges Program: Farm-2-Table (1st Grade) Spring Semester

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ORGANIZATION: Fit-2-Serve, Inc.

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Farm-2-Table is a continuation of Community Bridges program centered on first grade students. Each month, approximately 220 students from Williams & Riddle Elementary Schools participate in Farm-2-Table where they learn about a farming or agricultural community.

Upon arrival at the Fit-2-Serve facility, students are led through a truly unique classroom experience as they learn & gain an appreciation for all the people we never meet who provide all the food we eat !

Each month, an agricultural community is featured for students learn about the work of a farmer & the produce or product realized from that community. In the Teaching Kitchen next door, students follow & make a recipe that centers on the food product from that community. In addition, students don their 'try-it shoes’ & sample foods grown by the farmer.

Students are introduced to the word, ingredients . . . a big 11-letter word for a 1st grader. First, students measure & add ingredients when following a recipe while in the Teaching Kitchen. Second, they are challenged to find the word on packages of foods commonly found in the home. Mid-year they learn the words nutrition & nutrients . By the end of the school year, students understand the importance of knowing the ingredients list & are able to make healthier food & drink choices.

Researchers have shown that encouraging kids to get involved in meal preparation is an effective health promotion strategy for schools and parents.

27 Shifts

Thu Jan 09, 2025 - 09:00 AM to 10:00 AM CST - Spots available: 4
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Thu Jan 09, 2025 - 01:00 PM to 02:00 PM CST - Spots available: 4
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Fri Jan 10, 2025 - 09:00 AM to 10:00 AM CST - Spots available: 4
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Fri Jan 10, 2025 - 01:00 PM to 02:00 PM CST - Spots available: 4
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Wed Jan 15, 2025 - 01:00 PM to 02:00 PM CST - Spots available: 4
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Thu Jan 16, 2025 - 09:00 AM to 10:00 AM CST - Spots available: 4
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Thu Jan 16, 2025 - 01:00 PM to 02:00 PM CST - Spots available: 4
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Fri Jan 17, 2025 - 09:00 AM to 10:00 AM CST - Spots available: 4
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Fri Jan 17, 2025 - 01:00 PM to 02:00 PM CST - Spots available: 4
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Fri Jan 17, 2025 - 01:00 PM to 02:00 PM CST - Spots available: 4
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Thu Feb 06, 2025 - 09:00 AM to 10:00 AM CST - Spots available: 4
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Thu Feb 06, 2025 - 01:00 PM to 02:00 PM CST - Spots available: 4
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Fri Feb 07, 2025 - 09:00 AM to 10:00 AM CST - Spots available: 4
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Fri Feb 07, 2025 - 01:00 PM to 02:00 PM CST - Spots available: 4
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Wed Feb 12, 2025 - 01:00 PM to 02:00 PM CST - Spots available: 4
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Thu Feb 13, 2025 - 09:00 AM to 10:00 AM CST - Spots available: 4
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Thu Feb 13, 2025 - 01:00 PM to 02:00 PM CST - Spots available: 4
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Fri Feb 14, 2025 - 09:00 AM to 10:00 AM CST - Spots available: 4
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Thu Mar 06, 2025 - 09:00 AM to 10:00 AM CST - Spots available: 4
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Thu Mar 06, 2025 - 01:00 PM to 02:00 PM CST - Spots available: 4
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Wed Mar 12, 2025 - 01:00 PM to 02:00 PM CST - Spots available: 4
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Thu Mar 13, 2025 - 09:00 AM to 10:00 AM CST - Spots available: 4
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Thu Mar 13, 2025 - 01:00 PM to 02:00 PM CST - Spots available: 4
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Fri Mar 14, 2025 - 09:00 AM to 10:00 AM CST - Spots available: 4
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Fri Mar 14, 2025 - 01:00 PM to 02:00 PM CST - Spots available: 4
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Fri Mar 28, 2025 - 09:00 AM to 10:00 AM CST - Spots available: 4
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Fri Mar 28, 2025 - 01:00 PM to 02:00 PM CST - Spots available: 4
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About Fit-2-Serve, Inc.

Location:

1320 LAFAYETTE AVE, MATTOON, IL 61938, US

Mission Statement

With Jesus Christ as our cornerstone, Fit-2-Serve equips God’s people for works of service through educational efforts targeting the development of intellectual, physical, and spiritual wellness so that empowered by the Spirit, the Body of Christ may strengthen, grow and be filled with joy.

Description

Our purpose is to equip people for works of service and our primary learning lab are our community gardens.

CAUSE AREAS

Children & Youth, Community, Education & Literacy

WHEN

Thu Jan 09, 2025 - Fri Mar 28, 2025

08:00 AM -

This opportunity has 27 shifts

WHERE

1316 Lafayette AvenueMattoon, IL 61938

(39.47967,-88.370674)

DATE POSTED

November 25, 2024

SKILLS

Teaching / Instruction
Child Development
Nutrition
People Skills
Relationship Building
Verbal / Written Communication

GOOD FOR

Kids
Teens
People 55+
Public Groups

REQUIREMENTS

Driver's License Needed
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