Manje Pantris
Good eating habits start early. Since 2018, SOS has been bringing free, hands-on nutrition and agriculture education to schools and childcare sites throughout the Florida Keys - teaching kids where food comes from, how it grows, and why it matters for their health and their community.
Teaching Kids About Food, Farming & Healthy Eating
In 2018, the SOS Foundation began providing nutrition and agriculture education at school and childcare sites throughout the Florida Keys. The curricula incorporate a hands-on aeroponic Tower Garden component, which provides the opportunity for learning about agriculture and food systems in Monroe County’s unique island setting. Each lesson also includes a healthy snack, exposing students to new healthy foods.
Research shows that early exposure to nutrition, agriculture, and environmental education leads to long-term healthier and more climate-friendly food-related behavior.
Free Nutrition Education for Florida Keys Schools
Our nutrition education program works within existing childcare and school infrastructure to reach Monroe County children.
If you’re a parent looking for nutrition education opportunities for your child, check out our community cooking classes. If you’re a teacher looking to partner with SOS, please email rebekah@sosfoundation.org to express interest in our free education services.
