The Junior League of Fort Worth has been participating in the Kids in the Kitchen (KIK) initiative since 2008 by reaching out to the youth in the area to inform them about issues with obesity. The program, which is in more than 200 communities and four countries, seeks to empower the youth to make healthy decisions for their bodies with the ultimate goal of fighting childhood obesity. The Junior League of Fort Worth has given the $5,000 that they had committed to, and the Fort Worth Junior League has received $10,000 from their partner, Chesapeake Energy, to donate in addition to the initial gift.
Kids in the Kitchen is working to reach a record number of students this year, with 800 children at North Hi Mount Elementary and McLean Middle School being taught the in-class curriculum.
At the Kids in the Kitchen event, there are demonstrations that show the student participants how to prepare a healthy meal in the kitchen, aiding them in the future to understand what healthy eating and food preparation looks like.
On May 19, the Junior League of Fort Worth will hold Kids in the Kitchen at TCU. The event, which is open to the public, will have informational booths, fitness activities and food stations available. For more information, visit juniorleaguefw.org and kidsinthekitchen.ajli.org.
