Niagara Nutrition Partners

We send our sincerest gratitude to those who have visited our website and donated funds through Canada Helps. Every single dollar given makes a difference to the students in our community. Thank you. If you’d like to donate, visit www.niagaranutritionpartners.ca/give-to-grow #Awesometothecore #givetogrow #ourcommunity #inthistogether #takesavillage #food4fuel #eatlearnsucceed #eatrightandlearn

Our Farm to Family Food Box initiative launched in February, 2021 in response to the growing need surrounding food security in Niagara. So far, with the help from valued community partnerships, we’ve been able to reach over 700 families with students learning from home. #farmtofamily #foodbox #food4fuel #givetogrow #ourcommunity #inthistogether #takesavillage

By the end of May, all of our local markets should be up and running for the season! Shopping at your local farmers market is a great way to get outside, meet your local growers, and support small businesses in your community. #supportlocal #growninniagara #eatlocal #food4fuel #eatrightandlearn #ourcommunity

Planning a veggie garden this spring? Try to include some of your child’s favourites! Allowing your child to choose the plants, help tend to the seedlings, and harvest when they’re mature will not only provide a wonderful educational experience, it will encourage them to eat up! Choosing veggies that can be picked and eaten on the spot can encourage a picky eater to try something new! Some of our favourites (and easiest!) include:... Tomatoes Cucumbers Carrots Green beans Peas #tiptuesday #eatrightandlearn #eatlearnsucceed #food4fuel #growyourgarden See more

Early May in Niagara brings the first taste of locally grown produce to markets and grocery store shelves, including asparagus! While often described as assertive or bitter in flavour, it possible to encourage a picky child to give it a try: Add steamed or grilled asparagus to a cheesy pasta dish... Wrap it in common favorites, such as bacon, sliced roast beef or turkey Add a drizzle of lemon and a pinch of salt to cooked spears What’s your favourite way to enjoy asparagus? Share in the comments! #savourtheseason #whatsinseason #eatlocal #niagaragrown #food4fuel #eatlearnsucceed #eatrightandlearn See more

We know - it’s February, who would want a popsicle while it’s so chilly outside? -Your snack-obsessed homeschooler, that’s who! If you have a student at home who can’t seem to get enough snacks , consider turning your favourite smoothie recipe into a batch of popsicles. No matter how healthy, popsicles feel like a treat. They take some time to eat and your child can have one after the other without overdoing their sugar or salt intake. Aside from your frozen fr...uit base, consider these add-ins to bring your pop to the next level: - provides protein and fat for a more filling & creamy pop. - bananas are essential to a good popsicle. They add natural sweetness and increase its thickness. Starting with frozen bananas speeds up your freezing time and gives your pops an ice cream feel. ' - avoid anything with added sugar and cut it with water. This is another way to include a sweet flavour while avoiding adding actual sugar. This seems weird, but hear us out - . They have little to no flavour, they’re extremely high in fibre and offer yet another source of thick creaminess. If you’re worried about any remaining texture after blending, simply run your smoothie through a fine mesh strainer before freezing. Keep your learner occupied and healthy with fun-to-eat Smoothie Popsicles! #tiptuesday #food4fuel #eatlearnsucceed #eatrightandlearn #smoothiepopsicles #learnfromhome #healthysnacks See more

Do you know that $10 will serve 5 student with nourishing, delicious grains through our School Nutrition Programs? February 1st marks the start of our annual Great Grain Race. While we’re unable to collect physical boxes of grains this year, we’re still aiming to stock school shelves with our favourite grains. Head over to niagaranutritionpartners.ca/give-to-grow to donate and help our students eat, learn and succeed ... #greatgrainrace #breakfastclub #staffpicks #food4fuel #eatlearnsucceed #eatrightandlearn #inthistogether #takesavillage #givetogrow See more

Rhythmic Waves Gymnastics Club, located in St. Catharines, has been a long-time champion of student health & nutrition through their own efforts in our community and donations to initiatives like ours. They offer affordable, non-competitive gymnastics lessons led by highly qualified instructors with a low coach-to-child ratio. Rhythmic Waves recently provided NNP with a generous donation of $600 to to support our Student Nutrition Programs. ... So much Thanks to this incredible local organization for their important role in our community, helping kids soar their true potential! #awesometothecore #thankyou #food4fuel #eatlearnsucceed #eatrightandlearn #inthistogether #ourcommunity See more

Today is #BellLetsTalk. This year, it’s more important than ever to support mental health initiatives in our communities. Take a moment to watch this video (watch it twice!) and consider sharing it. Help raise funds for mental health. @bell_letstalk ... Posted @withregram @bell_letstalk Today is Bell Let’s Talk Day. Every time this video is viewed today, Bell will donate 5 more towards Canadian mental health initiatives. Watch and share to show your support. #BellLetsTalk

Lauren Guay is our Community Development Worker, coordinating school programs in Port Colborne, Welland, and Fort Erie. She's been with us for 7 years and has, at some point or another, worked with every single one of our schools! Lauren owns a business called The Knotted Elephant (The Knotted Elephant), making beautiful handmade greeting cards. During the warm months, you can find her at the Ridgeway Farmers Market. Lauren has an educational background in Recreat...ion and Leisure with a specialization in non-profit organizations. She has interned at both United Way and Hospice Niagara. At home, Lauren has an extensive vegetable garden, 6 chickens (which give her 6 eggs per day!), and 2 dogs. She is a passionate runner and aims to run a full (42K) marathon one day. Let’s hear it for Lauren! #meettheteam #niagaranutritionpartners #ourteam #inthistogether #awesometothecore See more

So much Thanks to @niagarafitnessandwellness for highlighting NNP, our mission and projects. If you’re interested in locally based fitness, health and wellness, head over to their page for great information! #thankyou #ourcommunity #schoolnutrition