Cooking with Kids educates and empowers children and families to make healthy food choices through hands-on learning with fresh, affordable foods.
Started in 1995, Cooking with Kids works in classrooms and cafeterias, teaching thousands of elementary school students every year in Northern New Mexico. We offer training and support to educators around the state and nation, extending our reach to many more kids. Local chefs and farmers share their passion and expertise with our students, helping us inspire the next generation of healthy eaters. Research shows that Cooking with Kids works! When kids help make healthy foods, they are more likely to eat and enjoy them.
2017-2018 Annual Report
On the Menu
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Cooking Classes
1,584 Hands-on Nutrition 70 Lunchroom Tastings i
• Watermelon Pizzas • Homemade Applesauce • Fettuccine with Basil-Parsley Pesto • Potatoes Persillade and Spinach Salad • Mediterranean Hummus, Sesame Flatbread, and Tomato Cucumber Salad
Tasting Classes Apples • Pears • Peas • Seeds
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• In Northern New Mexico, approximately one-third of 3rd grade students are classified as overweight or obese.
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• Children living in poverty are especially at risk for diet-related chronic illness. • 88% of students who participate in Cooking with Kids qualify for free or reduced price school meals.
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• Cooking with Kids curriculum is aligned with National Health Education Standards and was adopted for health education in 2017 by the New Mexico Public Education Department Instructional Materials Bureau.
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• 100% of students participate in Cooking with Kids activities during the regular school day free of cost to their families.
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Experiential Learning • At the heart of all Cooking with Kids programming is a focus on hands-on learning. • Students are engaged in learning and are able to see real time results in their work. • Many students who are otherwise challenged in school are successful in Cooking with Kids classes.
“What I like best about Cooking with Kids is the hands-on learning. Everyone is engaged, including the parents. Cooking with Kids is THE most integrated form of experiential learning in our school today.” —3rd grade teacher, Amy Biehl Community School
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Integrated Curriculum Our bilingual Spanish/English curriculum is designed to correspond with students’ developmental levels and is aligned with Common Core State Standards in Language Arts and Mathematics. Research-tested and nationally acclaimed, Cooking with Kids curriculum is implemented by schools and organizations across the United States!
83% of teachers surveyed in 2017-2018 reported that Cooking with Kids’ focus on international foods and cultures provides an appropriate emphasis on geography.
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Through food, language, and music, kids learn about new people and places in the world and make connections between different cultures and their own. This year we explored Italy, France, the Middle East, PLUS foods that first grew in North America, South America, Asia, and Africa.
In school classrooms “I really enjoy showing the kids that farmers don’t always look like old MacDonald. Farming is open to all genders and sizes and it’s really cool watching all of the girls pay special attention when I talk about farming as a woman. —Ash Abeyta, Silver Leaf Farms Corrales, New Mexico
In school cafeterias “From a farmer’s point of view, it’s another market to sell the produce, because you can only sell so much at the farmers’ market. And from the kids’ standpoint, I like that they get to eat some good local food.” —Danny Farrar, Rancho La Jolla, Velarde, New Mexico
The program allows students to try new foods, encourages healthy habits and opens their eyes to a wider world. —Kindergarten teacher, Amy Biehl Community School For a complete list of participating farmers, visit cookingwithkids.org
Building a Community • Children participate in hands-on nutrition education classes as part of the regular school day multiple times throughout the year. • Schools provide a dedicated cooking classroom space, with many schools designating a flex classroom with kitchen equipment. • Cooking classes provide a non-intimidating environment where family volunteers feel they can contribute with their knowledge of food, cooking, and a desire to help their child. • Principals report to us that Cooking with Kids brings in more volunteers than other programs associated with the school.
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I feel Cooking with Kids is a wonderful opportunity for family involvement in the school. Families are eager to come participate in these activities when it is sometimes difficult to get families involved at school. I think Cooking with Kids really helps add something different to the school and makes a positive impact on the whole school community. —Kindergarten teacher, Sweeney Elementary School I like to come and cook with my son. I like to spend time with him, see that he is interested in learning how to cook new things, and also to see the teachers’ interest in teaching the children more about healthy eating. —Parent, César Chávez Community School
Expanding Our Reach Welcome Española Public Schools!
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Cooking with Kids welcomed Abiquiu and Ohkay Owingeh to our food-loving farmily this year! We are grateful to the generous and determined efforts that have made it possible for us to reach more kids in Northern New Mexico than ever before!
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New Mexico’s SNAP-Ed Network Cooking with Kids receives funding from USDA’s Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program Education - SNAP-Ed. The Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) provides nutrition assistance to people with low income. We are part of a larger statewide network in New Mexico that includes the following SNAP-Ed implementing agencies: •
New Mexico Human Services Department
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New Mexico State University Cooperative Extension Service
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New Mexico Department of Health
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University of New Mexico Prevention Research Center
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Las Cruces Public Schools
Expanding Our Reach: Superchefs
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“I love Cooking with Kids. It’s all about having fun with the schools. I’m hoping to show others that we need to feed our kids better, to make something fresh, natural, simple and beautiful. Since I have kids, this work has become more and more important. It’s our future and we need to take care of it.”
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In the community Superchefs are Cooking with Kids ambassadors! They strengthen our ties in the culinary community, help with fundraising events, and spread the word about Cooking with Kids. First debuted in 2015, our annual Superchef Dinner features the culinary talents of Santa Fe’s finest chefs! Each year, at least seven local chefs volunteer their time and donate food for a multicourse feast.
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As our 25th anniversary quickly approaches, Cooking with Kids is positioned for even further growth in Northern New Mexico. In the next year, we will be expanding our programming reach, local food purchasing, and community engagement, and—with the help of generous supporters—we will continue to do so in the years to come!
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Next Year’s Menu: Cooking Classes • Watermelon Salsa • Homemade Applesauce • Blue Corn Tamales with Red Chile Sauce • Minestrone and Breadsticks • East Indian Lentils with Carrot Rice Pilaf and Chapatis • Japanese Rice Bowl & Crunchy Cabbage Salad
Tasting Classes Apples • Citrus • Salad
I love to cook because I can express myself in a way with foods. Also because I get to see what foods go well with each other and have great taste! —Carmen, age 11
Here’s how we keep the fridge and pantry stocked. Income 69% Government &
6% 25%
Foundation Grants
25% Donations & Events 69%
6% Earned Income
Sales & Services
Expenses 85% Program
8%
7%
7% General &
Administrative
85%
8% Fundraising
We are working hard to diversify our income sources and create a sustainable financial future. Every new donation helps! Thank you!
There are never too many cooks in our Major Funders, Grant Awards, & Collaborations
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USDA Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program-Education (SNAP-Ed) through the NM Human Services Department New Mexico Department of Agriculture Specialty Crop Block Grant City of Santa Fe Children and Youth Commission EspaĂąola Public Schools (EPS) and Santa Fe Public Schools (SFPS) Los Alamos National Bank Presbyterian Center for Community Health Santa Fe Botanical Garden Santa Fe Community Foundation, SFCF Donor Advised Funds Santa Fe County Youth Education/Recreation Program Grant The Santa Fe Downtown Kiwanis Foundation Santa Fe Wine & Chile Fiesta SFPS Student Nutrition Services Communities in Schools of New Mexico 21st Century Extended Learning Program
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Committees of the Board
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Events Committee Susan Nelson Blakely
Alison Brushaber
Linda Spingler
Carl
Natalie Bovis
Matt Bunkowski
Gloria Zamora
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Development Committee
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Alison Brushaber
Kristina Martinez
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Matt Bunkowski
Jodi Vevoda
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Linda Apodaca, Educator
ria Zamora, Chair
Deborah Barbe, Educator
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m Foster, Secretary/Treasurer
san Nelson Blakely
son Brushaber
ny Gerlicz
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stina Martinez
da Myers
Emily Ewings, Educator Anna Farrier, Executive Director Skye MacCallum, Educator Cathy Rey Montoya, Educator Bethany Muller, Assistant Program Director
di Vevoda
Brianna Ortiz, Educator
dvisory Board
Clare Price, Educator
eryl Alters Jamison
Suzy Reeder, Educator
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Mariela Rodriguez, Educator
onica Garcia, Ed.D.
na Gonzales-Pacheco, DCN, RD
la Lopez
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borah Madison
Rachel Shreve, Communications Coordinator Jane Stacey, Program Director Shana Woodworth, Farm to School Coordinator
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chael Roach
2017-2018
We are grateful beyond measure!
Cooking with Kids thanks our wonderful supporters, whose generosity sponsorships, and inkind contributions. Thank you! Other major funder $5,000+ Other major funders listed on previous page Presbyterian Center for Community Health Santa Fe Wine & Chile Fiesta William Jr. & Georgia O. Akers Private Foundation
Al & Kathy Jahner Kristina Martinez & Hayden Rector Linda Nonno Jodi Vevoda & William Prull Alan Webber & Frances Diemoz
$1,001 - 5,000 Anonymous (1) Lynn & Lars Balck Bentley Holden Fund Paula Bertino & Neal Skiver Richard Blakely & Susan Nelson Blakely Matthew Bunkowski Cliff & Holly Chapman† Anne Collins Tony Gerlicz & Diane Friedman Barbara Goede Grandview Foundation Brad & Belinda Karp David Lamb Los Alamos National Bank† Bruce and Anne Legler Joa Dattilo & Janie Oakes Jeffrey & Barbara Paine The Santa Fe Downtown Kiwanis Foundation† Natalie Bovis, The Liquid Muse Carla Lopez & Michael Vigil Wells Fargo Gloria Zamora
$101 - 500
Anonymous (1) ABCD Fund*† Alison & Philip Brushaber CineFesta Italia† Gail Dobish & Maris Veidemanis edible Santa Fe Anna & Paul Farrier Fred & Shelly Glantz
Anonymous (2)† Anonymous (4) Carol & Will Akers† Thomas Armistead & Danial C. Martin Nicholas Barral Clarice & Scott Berhost Kenneth & Karen Bunkowski Dolores Lee Burciaga & Gerald Lee Jay Bush & Peggy Rudberg Susan Carter Ayan & Kalonji Diop Tim Foster Jennifer Fresquez Veronica Garcia Sarah Grant John & Sarah Bienvenu Fund*† Alan Jones & Jennifer Berkley Tom & Edie Klingner Los Alamos National Laboratory Community Partnerships Barbara Lohse Kathleen Longwaters & Robert Long Katherine H. Loo Cindy & Richard Mares Cabe & Allyson Martinez Michael Milone Leon Morris & Liz Rees, MoRe Spirited Goods Patrick & Laura Mulvihill† Judith Newton OM Spirits
*Santa Fe Community Foundation Donor-Advised Funds
†Donors at the top of specified giving level
$501 - 1,000
Soren Pape Jacob Perea & Ann Bust Kristen Peterson Mary Ann Qualia & Mich Liz Rees Barbara Richardson & The Honorable Bill Kari & John Rives Bernadette Roybal Joseph & Vicky Shreve Rachel Shreve & Gene R Al & Kathie Shultz Cindy & Kurt Sommer Linda & Andy Spingler Carolyn Stoklosa & Dav Susan and Conrad De J Diana Trujillo Joan Viele, Kitchen Dim Mark Wallace Lynn Walters Jayne Weiske Kim White, Statements Lighting/Kitchen/Floo Peter Whitman & Susan Nancy Wirth Lisa Young
$1 - 100
Anonymous (7) George Ancona† Linda Apodaca David & Margaret Ater Joy Berkley & Lisa Mor Mary Beth Bigger† Anne & Jack Burton† Lynne Cannine Leslie Carpenter† Bill & Georgia Carson† Lisa & Aaron Clauset†
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Fr. Earl Rohleder Harry Shapiro & Peyton Young, Harry’s Roadhouse Betsy Shiels, Santa Fe Party Rentals† Jane Stacey† Josie Stern & Vic Middlekauff† Barbara Storper T.L.R. and Associates† Marla Thompson Molly & Wolky Toll Jerry & Robin Ward† Robin Weir
Every spoonful counts! Memorial & Tribute Gifts Los Alamos National Bank, in honor of Fernando Olea Anonymous (1), in honor of Kate Isabel Noble Anonymous (2), in honor of Diana Trujillo’s birthday Brad & Belinda Karp, in memory of Henry Wayne Cox Dolores Lee Burciaga & Gerald Lee, in memory of Edward Lee Robert Long, in honor of Kathleen Longwaters Marla Thompson, in honor of Diana Trujillo’s birthday Kim White, Statements in Tile/Lighting/Kitchen/Flooring, in honor of Diana Trujillo’s birthday Robin Weir, in honor of Robert Spitz
InKind Contributions Allegra Printing Natalie Bovis, The Liquid Muse, LLC Noé Cano, Santa Fe School of Cooking James Campbell Caruso, La Boca Kate Collins, grapeful Mark Connell, State Capital Kitchen Evan & Jen Doughty, The Palace Restaurant & Saloon Rocky Durham, The Blue Heron at Sunrise Springs Four Seasons Resort at Rancho Encantado edible Santa Fe Eun Hong, CPA Bruce Galpert & Heather Wood Galpert Javier Gonzales
Xavier Grenet, L’Olivier Ideas and People Cheryl Alters Jamison Just the Best Produce Brad and Belinda Karp Local Flavor Gabriella Marks Cabe & Allyson Martinez Mission Linen Supply Cristian Pontiggia, El Nido SFPS Student Nutrition Department Santa Fe School of Cooking Smith’s Food & Drug Stores Johnny Vollertsen
We make every effort to accurately acknowledge all of our supporters. Please let us know if there is anything on this list that needs to be changed. 505.438.0098.
I like to cook because it brings me joy. —James, age 12
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