Wellness in the Schools (WITS) is a national non-profit that inspires healthy eating and fitness for kids in public schools.
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In early October, during our Fall Harvest Dinner, the lucky guests enjoyed a variety of delicious and unique dishes, ranging from summer squash Som Tum soup with rooftop shiso to … Continue reading “Using Her Skills for Good: James Beard Award-winning Chef Andrea Reusing”
National Childhood Obesity Awareness Month is coming to an end, but the conversation has to be ongoing. Childhood obesity can be a difficult but necessary conversation. We focus 100% on … Continue reading “National Childhood Obesity Awareness Month Statement by Nancy Easton”
Summer Chef Partner Tip: We are pleased to announce our new Chef Partner, Dominick Maietta, the Chef de Cuisine for Coqueta in San Francisco. Chef Maietta was born and raised … Continue reading “Summer Chef / Fitness Partner Tip”
By: Melissa Neubart This summer, we had the pleasure of welcoming two new members to our Board of Directors, Allison Grover and David Mansbach. Both bring unique passions and experiences … Continue reading “Allison Grover and David Mansbach join WITS Board of Directors”
By: Ricardo Diaz One year ago, the New York Botanical Garden (NYBG) showcased an edible garden as part of their educational center. The Edible Academy is a state-of-the-art educational facility … Continue reading “Green for Kids and Cook for Kids in the Bronx”
By: Akasha Anderson-Nelms Our WITS team truly walks the Phil Jackson talk, “We know the strength of the team is each individual member. The strength of each member is the … Continue reading “Teamwork Takeover”
By: Nancy Easton I was staring at 50 (a handful of years ago now) and felt a sense of urgency. Wellness in the Schools had been doing some incredible work, … Continue reading “A Collective Vision of Possibility”
Spring Chef Partner Tip We partnered with Blue Apron in 2017 when they adopted four schools in the Bronx as a chef partner. It’s been an incredible partnership, and we … Continue reading “Spring Chef / Fitness Partner Tip”
While we offer a variety of programming, our most well-known one is our 3-year Flagship model. The Flagship model operates within school kitchens, supporting the implementation of scratch-cooked menus, preparation … Continue reading “Three Cheers for South Florida! See how our Flagship Program has impacted 4th Grader, Christie Carlo”
