The Sylvia Center
| Formation | 2006 |
|---|---|
| Founder | Liz Neumark |
| Location | |
| Website | http://www.sylviacenter.org/ |
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.[1]
The organization's mission statement is to "to inspire young people and their families to eat well through hands-on learning experiences on the farm and in the kitchen."[1][2]
History
The Sylvia Center was founded in 2006 Liz Neumark, CEO of the catering company Great Performances and advocate for sustainable agriculture.[3] Named after Neumark's daughter, Slyvia, The Sylvia Center began as a pilot culinary program for children in New York City Housing Authority (NYCHA) residents.[3]
The organization's programs include cooking classes, field trips to Katchkie Farm (an organic farm and a partner of The Sylvia Center)[4], 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).[1]
References
- ^ a b c "Organization Report". www.guidestar.org. Retrieved 2016-02-10.
- ^ "A Farm-To-Table Dinner Seeds The Sylvia Center". Rural Intelligence - Serving the counties of Berkshire, Columbia, Dutchess and Litchfield. Retrieved 2016-02-10.
- ^ a b "Fertile Seeds: The Sylvia Center is Inspiring Children to Eat Well | Edible Manhattan". Edible Manhattan. Retrieved 2016-02-10.
- ^ "Katchkie Farm". katchkiefarm.com. Retrieved 2016-02-10.