Whole Kids Foundation

Mission: To help kids learn to love and make healthier choices about fresh, nutritious, whole foods.

Services:

• Promotes connection of kids with food through educational programs and activities
• Supports school food service workers with free online courses in topics such as knife skills, large batch recipes, and sustainability
• Invests in school gardens and bee programs via grants
• Provides at-home gardening activities through partnerships like KidsGardening
• Supports global initiatives to advance healthy food access, nutrition, and economic opportunities

Programs and Initiatives:

• School Success Stories: Grants for school projects such as aquaponics and water conservation
• Gardening with KidsGardening: Family-oriented gardening activities to encourage kids' involvement with food production
• Impact: In 2024, invested $14 million supporting over 1,200 organizations in 39 countries, including schools, to improve healthy food access and nutrition

Goals:

• Inspire kids to be curious about and develop lifelong healthy eating habits
• Equip school meal programs with skills and resources to serve healthier meals
• Connect children to nature and food through grants and educational activities

Service Area:

• International, supporting programs in various countries
• Focus on schools, children, and community programs worldwide

Eligibility:

• Open to schools, community organizations, and programs that serve children, though specific eligibility details are not provided.

Additional Notes:

• Emphasizes small changes at mealtime for lifelong impact
• Focuses on educating and inspiring children, families, and school staff about healthy food choices and sustainable food practices
• Since 2011, has connected over 11 million children with nature and food through its programs and grants.