Kids Cook!

Overview

Multicultural nutrition and food education program with 20+ years serving Albuquerque. Empowering families through culinary education and building healthy communities.

Mission & Philosophy

Kids Cook! believes in 'the power of food to nourish and unite families.' Focus on giving families 'the power to feed themselves well, body and soul' through hands-on instruction.

Programs

• Hands-on, experiential learning for elementary and middle school students
• Free 3-day cooking camps teaching complete meal preparation
• School-based programming
• Family partnership programs
• Over 45,000 students and families served across region

What They Teach

• Choosing whole ingredients
• Following recipes
• Sharing resources for healthy eating
• Building cooking confidence
• Promoting physical activity and healthy lifestyle habits

Approach

Programs emphasize cooking together as a family, sharing meals, and strengthening family bonds through food.

Target Audience

Elementary and middle school students, families, parent volunteers