Kids in the Kitchen
2008 marked the Junior League of Fort Wayne’s continued participation in the education initiative on childhood obesity and nutrition, called Junior Leagues’ Kids in the Kitchen. More than 255 Leagues from The Association of Junior Leagues International Inc. (AJLI) also took part in this initiative.
Raising Awareness
With the goal to raise awareness and help reverse the growth of childhood obesity and its associated health issues, the Junior League of Fort Wayne partnered with St. Joseph Community Health Foundation, the YMCA, Parkview Hospital, Lutheran Hospital, Kool Smiles, Kroger and the Boys and Girls Club for its third annual event aimed at empowering children and their parents to make healthy lifestyle choices.
nutritional awareness
Junior League’s Kids in the Kitchen was held March 6, 2008 from 5:00 - 7:00 PM at the Boys and Girls Club located at 2609 Fairfield Avenue, Fort Wayne, IN. Special guest, Fort Wayne Mayor Tom Henry kicked off the event before the 200 children enjoyed the six different stations covering the following topics: the food pyramid and healthy snacks, keeping your teeth healthy, age-appropriate and healthy BMIs, the wheel of wellness, portion size awareness, and the importance of physical fitness. As an added bonus, there was a station just for parents, where they learned what they can do at home to fight childhood obesity.
If you are interested in partnering with the Junior League of Fort Wayne for our 2009 Kids in the Kitchen event, please contact our office by emailing us at office@jlfw.org or call us at 260-425-3447.