Formation 2006 | Founded 2006 | |
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Slogan Inspiring children to eat well. Motto Inspiring children to eat well. Profiles | ||
The Sylvia Center is an American, New York-based 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization that focuses on children's nutrition by teaching children and families about healthy eating habits and cooking.
The organization's mission statement is "to inspire young people and their families to eat well through hands-on learning experiences on the farm and in the kitchen."
History
The Sylvia Center was founded in 2006 Liz Neumark, CEO of the catering company Great Performances and advocate for sustainable agriculture. Named after Neumark's daughter, Sylvia, The Sylvia Center began as a pilot culinary program for children in New York City Housing Authority (NYCHA) residents.
The organization's programs include cooking classes, field trips to Katchkie Farm (an organic farm and a partner of The Sylvia Center), and gardening classes for children and families. The programs are offered in NYC through NYCHA community centers as well as Upstate New York (Kinderhook, NY and Columbia County, NY).