Nonprofits Supporting Healthy Habits and Nutrition for Kids

September 13th is National Kids Take Over the Kitchen Day, an opportunity to encourage children to get hands-on experience in the kitchen while learning about healthy eating habits. To celebrate, we’re highlighting nonprofits and mission-driven organizations dedicated to helping kids build healthy habits, offering nutritional advice, and promoting better food choices.

These organizations provide resources, education, and programs that support children's overall well-being.

Common Threads

Common Threads is committed to teaching children and families about nutrition and healthy eating through hands-on cooking and nutrition education. Their programs aim to foster cooking skills and healthy habits in underserved communities.

Roles they hire for: Program Coordinators, Nutrition Educators, Community Outreach Managers, and Development Officers.

• Website: https://www.commonthreads.org

• Career Page: https://www.commonthreads.org/careers/

FoodCorps

FoodCorps connects kids to healthy food in schools by offering hands-on lessons in gardening, cooking, and nutrition education. Their goal is to create a healthier future for children by making fresh, healthy food accessible in schools.

Roles they hire for: Service Members (educators in schools), Program Managers, Advocacy Coordinators, and Communications Specialists.

• Website: https://foodcorps.org

• Career Page: https://foodcorps.org/careers/

The Edible Schoolyard Project

The Edible Schoolyard Project envisions gardens and kitchens as interactive classrooms where kids learn about the origins of food and the importance of making healthy eating choices. The organization works to integrate food education into schools across the country.

Roles they hire for: Garden Educators, Program Managers, Curriculum Designers, and Outreach Coordinators.

• Website: https://edibleschoolyard.org

• Career Page: https://edibleschoolyard.org/careers

Action for Healthy Kids

Action for Healthy Kids works to improve the health and well-being of children by bringing together educators, families, and communities to ensure children have access to nutritious foods, physical activity, and a healthy environment.

Roles they hire for: Program Coordinators, School Wellness Advisors, Community Engagement Managers, and Grant Writers.

• Website: https://www.actionforhealthykids.org

• Career Page: https://www.actionforhealthykids.org/careers

KidsGardening

KidsGardening promotes the benefits of gardening for children, helping them learn about nutrition, food systems, and the environment. They provide grants and educational materials for schools and communities to create youth gardens.

Roles they hire for: Education Coordinators, Grant Program Managers, Curriculum Developers, and Fundraising Specialists.

• Website: https://kidsgardening.org

• Career Page: https://kidsgardening.org/work-with-us/

No Kid Hungry

No Kid Hungry is a national campaign run by Share Our Strength to end childhood hunger in America. The organization provides children with nutritious food through programs like free school meals, summer meals, and afterschool snacks.

Roles they hire for: Program Officers, Advocacy Coordinators, Fundraising Managers, and Communications Specialists.

• Website: https://www.nokidhungry.org

• Career Page: https://www.nokidhungry.org/careers

The American Heart Association (Kids Programs)

The American Heart Association works to build healthier lives, free of cardiovascular disease and stroke, including through their programs targeting children. Their Kids Cook With Heart program teaches kids the importance of nutrition and cooking skills.

Roles they hire for: Program Directors, Health Educators, Nutritionists, and Advocacy Managers.

• Website: https://www.heart.org/en/

• Career Page: American Heart Association Jobs

  
  

Boys & Girls Clubs of America (Healthy Habits Program)

Boys & Girls Clubs of America offers the Healthy Habits program, which focuses on empowering kids and teens to adopt healthy habits, with an emphasis on nutrition, regular physical activity, and improving overall well-being.

Roles they hire for: Program Directors, Youth Development Professionals, Health & Wellness Coordinators, and Fitness Trainers.

• Website: https://www.bgca.org/programs/health-wellness/

• Career Page: https://www.bgca.org/about-us/careers/

These organizations are paving the way for children to develop healthy habits and make informed nutritional choices. Whether you’re looking to volunteer, donate, or start a career in nutrition education and advocacy, Kids Take Over the Kitchen Day is the perfect opportunity to get involved. Let’s encourage kids to get excited about cooking and build lifelong healthy habits!

Happy Kids Take Over the Kitchen Day! Let’s work together to inspire healthy habits in the next generation.