Our Programs
Programs Held with Community Partners
At “Eating for Your Health,” we are passionate about fostering a culture of healthy eating and empowering individuals to make nutritious choices – all in a non-judgmental environment.
Over the years, our programs have provided the resources and guidance for hundreds of eaters to improve their eating habits, leading them to a life where they can more effectively fuel their bodies and minds.
Here are a few programs recently delivered in collaboration with our Community Partners.
- The Kintock Group, Newark, NJ – Eat Smart – Understanding Nutrition and Your Health
- Franklin Food Bank, Franklin Township, NJ – Monthly Meetings with various topics and tastings
- Helping the Homeless, Newark, NJ in collaboration with the Rutgers New Jersey Medical School – “What’s on Your Plate” and Tasting
- Henry J. Austin Health Center All-Staff Meeting and Bi-Annual Training Session – What’s On Your Plate and Preparing for the Holiday Eating Season
- Millhill Child & Family Development High School Students – Snacks that Feed Your Body & Brain
- Thomas Glasser Caregivers Center at Overlook Medical Center (part of the Atlantic Health System) – Healthy Eating on the Go for Caregivers
- Byrne Seminar to Freshman Students at Rutgers University – What’s on Your Plate and a modified version of the Healthy Eating Challenge
- Dress for Success via Zoom
- Newly Destined Homeless Shelter, Newark, NJ
- Healthy Eating Challenge
- Workwell Partnership Program with Chef Jared, Trenton, NJ
- Bethany House Dinner, Trenton, NJ
- Keeping It Simple Dinner with Amy Frankel, Monroe Township, NJ
- Sugarless Event with Nicole Avena
- Helping the Homeless Homeless Shelter, Newark, NJ
- Guest Lecture at Professor CS Yang’s Class at Ernest Mario School of Pharmacy at Rutgers
- Presentation at NJ Regional Chronic Disease Coalition
- Spring Healthy Eating Challenge
- Health Fair at PROCEED, Elizabeth, NJ
- Presentation at Montgomery Township Public Library – Garden that Feeds You
- Luncheon Presentation with Nancy Scott and Disordered Eating Counselors
- Keeping It Simple Dinner with Amy Frankel, Monroe Township, NJ
- Princeton Mercer Chamber of Commerce Healthcare Symposium
- Presentation at Wildflower Farm for Homeworks Trenton
- Healthy Snacking for Teens – North Plainfield Public Library
- Regional Chronic Disease Coalition Meeting
- Present Day Club Presentation
- Savor the Season: Cooking Fresh & Healthy with Stephanie Lett at Aunt Chubby’s Luncheonette
- Union County Health Department – Presentation at Pine Hall Seniors
- Big Flavors – Cooking with Amy O’Donnell at Mrs. Gs Appliances
- Princeton Corridor Rotary Lunch with Jeremy Deck
- Joy at Work Presentation at Rutgers with Mary Wagner
- MCRC Community Reentry Roundtable Meeting
- Justice Impacted Resource Fair – Cure Arena, Trenton, NJ
- Pine Environmental Wellness Fair, Windsor, NJ
- Byrne Seminar Presentation, Rutgers New Brunswick, NJ
- Hamilton Rotary Presentation, Hamilton, NJ
- Union County Health Dept, Nora Gardens Presentation
- Union County Health Dept, Schaeffer Gardens Presentation
Workshops focus on food and health-related topics and often involve food demonstrations with presenters who have expertise in their fields.
Here are a few examples of topics:
EFYH Community Events
- New Year Healthy Eating Challenge
- Cooking on a Budget
- Dietary Guidelines – Possible Benefits to Us and the Planet
- How to Reduce Exposure to Environmental Chemicals
- Insulin Resistance: What it is and Why it Matters
- Unraveling Facts & Myths about Vitamins & Supplements
- Founder’s Day Celebration
- Mindful Morsels – Healthy Eating Challenge
- Hormones and Antibiotics
- Thanksgiving: Lower the Carbs without Lowering the Taste
Chronic disease affects all communities, and we know that some racial and ethnic groups have a higher incidence of chronic disease and an increased incidence of related complications.
To reach diverse audiences, we partner with various community partners.
Programs Held
- Sweet Tooth Bitter Truth. In collaboration with Princeton Public Library (via zoom)
- Snacks that Feed Your Body & Brain, for Millhill Child & Family Development
- Nutrition for Brain Health – Partner – Alzheimer’s Association
- Caregiver Outreach – Partner – Go to Professionals
- Healthy Eating on a Budget – Hickory Corner Branch – Mercer County Library
- What’s on Your Plate – Whole Health Learning Collaborative, State of New Jersey Dept of Human Services, Div of Mental Health & Addiction Services
- What’s on Your Plate – Partner – Homeworks Trenton, Outdoor Equity Alliance, and Wildflower Organic Farm
- Montgomery Township School District Staff/Faculty Health Fair
- Regional Chronic Disease Coalition – Middlesex & Union County
- Staying on Track During the Summer Picnic Season – Partner Somerset County Library
- Kitchen Cabinet Meetings – Princeton Public Schools
- Healthy Eating On the Go – Ways to Fuel Your Body & Brain – Partner Atlantic Health
- What’s on Your Plate and Cook-along WILO Homes for People w Developmental Disabilities
- Tasty Greens – Salads, Slaws and Dressings – Partner Somerset County Library System
- Henry J. Austin Health Center – What’s On Your Plate – Staff Meeting
- Henry J. Austin Health Center – Managing the Holiday Eating Season – Staff Training
- What’s on Your Plate and Tasting – Helping the Homeless, Newark, NJ
Recurring Programs with Community Partners
- What’s on Your Plate Presentation in Collaboration with Workwell
- Homefront – Teaching Kitchen (5 sessions)
- Premier Research – Dr. Jane Rohlf, Trenton NJ (6 sessions)
- Trenton Parent Connect Summit (3 sessions)
Public Relations & Media Events
- “Why Soup” Handouts for Strike Out Hunger – partnering with Mercer County United Way
- Age Out Angels Radio Show
- Multicultural Expo – Middlesex County Chamber of Commerce
Sourcing Health Locally – An event where farmers, eaters, cooks, health advocates and medical practitioners come together to discuss how food sourcing can affect the course of one’s life.
