Nourishing NYC and Woodycrest United Methodist Collaborating to Improve Health and Nutrition for those In-need
Woodycrest United Methodist and Nourishing NYC are pleased to announce Community Healthy Eating and Nutrition Classes for those in-need on February 16, 2011.
NEW YORK, NY, January 13, 2011
Woodycrest United Methodist and Nourishing NYC are pleased to announce Community Healthy Eating and Nutrition Classes for those in-need on February 16, 2011. In response to the scarcity of nutrition education within parts of New York City, Nourishing NYC and Woodycrest United Methodist will be offering a nutrition class free to those in-need on February 16th to help families and individuals that suffer disproportionately from poverty, obesity, and diabetes.On February 16th, Nourishing NYC will be sending nutrition volunteers to Woodycrest United Methodist. The goal of the day is to teach individuals and families how to use local and inexpensive resources to improve their overall nutrition. The program will focus on the use of fresh fruits and vegetables that can be grown locally and how to prepare them to reduce instances of obesity and diabetes as well as to use familiar foods such as quesadillas and make them healthy .
"We have been teaching healthy eating classes for about three years, and have gotten a wonderful reception and great results. We could not be more pleased to partner with Woodycrest United Methodist to expand the people we will reach," says Nourishing NYC Chef and CEO Gina Keatley.
To be a part of these great events, sponsor a class, or to get more details go to http://nourishingnyc.org/ or mail us at 419 Lafayette Street, 2nd Floor, New York, NY 10003.
Nourishing NYC's mission is to alleviate the strong correlation between low-income status and poor dietary health. Nourishing NYC provides nutritious meals and nutritional educational without question and without criticism. Anyone is welcome regardless of age, sex, race, financial qualifications, or religious beliefs. Nourishing NYC was opened in 2008 to address deprived nutrition, poor health and hunger—large issues facing poverty-stricken communities in New York City. At Nourishing NYC, we strive to achieve the mission of "Nutrition for All" through a three-pronged approach of feed, educate and advocate.
Woodycrest United Methodist's mission is to make disciples of Jesus Christ. We aim to fulfill our mission by being faithful to God, to the community and to our church family.
What is The Nourishing Kitchen of NYC?
The Nourishing Kitchen of New York City is a not-for-profit Community Food Center that is reaching the community of East Harlem and beyond through free (and healthy) hot meal programs, basic nutrition classes, and Junior/Teen/Senior Chef programs. The Kitchen is located at 281 Pleasant Avenue in Manhattan. If you would like more information on the Kitchen or one of its many programs please go to http://www.eatwellnyc.org.