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Tue
07
Outcomes Of The Cambridge Conference On NCDs
Tue 07 Feb 2012 @ 14:51
Last Month, the Humanitarian center - a Cambridge, UK based international relief and development network - in partnership with the Cambridge Institute of Public Health and the center for Scien ... Read more
Mon
14
ideo launches jofr corporate cooking program
Mon 14 Mar 2011 @ 16:29
Jamie Oliver and IDEO have teamed up to inspire and help working professionals to cook more at home. On March 2nd Jamie Oliver and IDEO led a lunch talk at TED about Cooking & ... Read more
Mon
14
$10,000 donation for huntington kitchen
Mon 14 Mar 2011 @ 16:28
Our friends at Cabell Huntington Hospital have made a generous donation of $10,000 to Huntington’s Kitchen and Ebenezer Medical Outreach to help expand the Fresh Market program and make locall ... Read more
Mon
14
what's going on in your community?
Mon 14 Mar 2011 @ 16:28
This month has been very exciting for the Food Revolution. Following Jamie's time at TED 2011 we have not only launched our fantastic new website with lots of great new features but we also ha ... Read more
Mon
28
growing great kids in goethe’s garden, california
Mon 28 Feb 2011 @ 15:13
When my grandson attended our local elementary school, I actively sought ways to be supportive through onsite volunteering. I was asked to volunteer for a wonderful program called ... Read more
Mon
28
salad revolution at freedom high school, florida
Mon 28 Feb 2011 @ 13:29
As the resident HealthCorps Coordinator at Freedom High School in Tampa, FL, I educate students about nutrition, fitness, physical health, and mental resiliency. HealthCorps is a ... Read more
Mon
28
visiting chef program inspires kids to eat fresh
Mon 28 Feb 2011 @ 12:42
McClendon’s Select is a family-run certified organic farm outside of Phoenix, Arizona that grows over 150 varieties of produce and citrus. We have been working with Chef Charleen Badman of FnB ... Read more
Mon
28
eating to learn at sherwood elementary, texas
Mon 28 Feb 2011 @ 12:26
Eating lunch with my kindergarten son at school one day, I noticed something disturbing. The kids barely ate. Mostly chocolate milk and nibbles of highly-processed factory food made it to th ... Read more
Mon
28
healthy school lunches boxed up for northern ca schools
Mon 28 Feb 2011 @ 11:57
The school my daughter Ivy attends, Blue Oak Charter in Chico, California, is adopting a leading new lunch program this month using USDA commodities to feed every child. This is amazing! ... Read more
Mon
28
healthy food lessons at auburn elementary, georgia
Mon 28 Feb 2011 @ 10:55
Auburn Elementary School is a small public school in Barrow County, Georgia, with 592 students, 60% of whom qualify for free and reduced lunch. My name is Elise Binder, and I am the school med ... Read more
Wed
26
2nd grade taste testers in south glen falls, new york
Wed 26 Jan 2011 @ 12:48
As a second grade teacher I thought the only avenue to help institute changes in my district’s lunch menu was to educate the children about nutrition and how to make good food choices. ... Read more
Wed
26
student run community farm in portland, oregon
Wed 26 Jan 2011 @ 12:36
I started working at Terra Nova High School in the spring of 2007, having moved to Portland after 10 years of living rurally and managing organic farms. When I first arrived at Terra Nova I th ... Read more
Wed
26
volunteer committee gains voice in pennsylvania
Wed 26 Jan 2011 @ 11:35
Five years ago, I, a parent of two children, was stunned to see funnel cake (deep fried sweet batter) as a lunch entree at the elementary school. I remember clearly thinking, “It must be a mi ... Read more
Wed
22
Chipotle’s $1 million for the Food Revolution
Wed 22 Dec 2010 @ 12:12
It’s that time of year when many of us reflect on the past 12 months and plan for the next. For the Food Revolution 2010 has been action packed, with series 1 of the TV show winning an Emmy, the launc ... Read more
Wed
22
A landmark step as the Child Nutrition Bill is signed in to law
Wed 22 Dec 2010 @ 11:58
With the Child Nutrition Bill signed in to law last week, improvements to child nutrition programs across the US have been set in motion. Lending her expert voice, Margo Wootan, has been one o ... Read more
Wed
22
Volunteer efforts make a difference in Gaviota school district, CA
Wed 22 Dec 2010 @ 11:58
Vista de las Cruces School is located in Gaviota, CA. and is a single school within its own school district of Vista del Mar Union established in 1923. Back then, the area’s homestead families lived ... Read more
Wed
22
Hands on approach brings success to NW Montana
Wed 22 Dec 2010 @ 11:58
Improving your school food program is not a hurdle that can be scaled overnight but a dedicated pursuit that can take years to achieve as Robin Vogler, Food Service Program Director, has disco ... Read more
Wed
22
The unstoppable Chef Ann Cooper
Wed 22 Dec 2010 @ 11:58
The unstoppable Chef Ann Cooper talks to the Food Revolution “It has been a whirlwind year” beams Chef Ann Cooper and well she might as the original renegade lunch lady is tackling the US f ... Read more
Tue
16
Edible Schoolyard in New Orleans
Tue 16 Nov 2010 @ 14:32
It Doesn’t Count until They Swallow: Food Education beyond Food Reformation When I started working as Food Services Director at Samuel J. Green Charter in New Orleans the food in t ... Read more
Tue
16
Charleston WV Moms inspired in to action by Huntington
Tue 16 Nov 2010 @ 14:09
April Hamilton is a parent to three kids in the Kanawha County School public system in Charleston, West Virginia. Over many years, she has worked with her local school to develop cooking and w ... Read more
Wed
27
what's the story of your food? watch nourish on PBS this fall
Wed 27 Oct 2010 @ 13:03
As the harvest season turns into the holidays, watch an inspiring new film, Nourish: Food + Community on PBS. Perfect for youth and families, this award-winning special asks the thought-provoking ques ... Read more
Wed
27
green brook, NJ schools undergo a healthy makeover!
Wed 27 Oct 2010 @ 12:49
Our kids are becoming ill. And I don't mean with the flu…I mean unhealthy. Poor diets, TV, video games, and lack of exercise, all contribute to obesity. Unfortunately, obesity often brings early diabe ... Read more
Wed
27
do you know where the food you eat comes from?
Wed 27 Oct 2010 @ 11:59
Food, Inc. is a brilliant movie all about the US food industry and the food we eat. Our awareness of processed foods is pretty good in that we know they have no nutritional value and to eat fresh is b ... Read more
Wed
27
top 10 worst processed foods
Wed 27 Oct 2010 @ 11:50
Processed food is hard to avoid these days. It's everywhere and often sold as ‘healthy’. But awareness of the negative impacts of regular consumption is growing. By reading the ingredients lists o ... Read more
Thu
21
interview with jamie: food revolution final episode
Thu 21 Oct 2010 @ 09:36
In this online exclusive, Jamie answers questions that relate to the final episode of his 6-part TV show "Jamie Oliver's Food Revolution". The final episode starts with some major victorie ... Read more
Wed
13
interview with jamie: food revolution episode 5
Wed 13 Oct 2010 @ 09:00
In this online exclusive, Jamie answers questions that relate to the fifth episode of his 6-part TV show "Jamie Oliver's Food Revolution". It took a long time for you to win the town over ... Read more
Tue
05
interview with jamie: food revolution episode 4
Tue 05 Oct 2010 @ 13:00
In this online exclusive, Jamie answers questions that relate to the fourth episode of his 6-part TV show "Jamie Oliver's Food Revolution". Do you think you need to be up against tough chal ... Read more
Thu
30
Chef cooks up fresh food programs for Chicago schools
Thu 30 Sep 2010 @ 12:04
Recently an alliance was formed between Chef Paul Boundas and Holy Trinity High School in the inner city of Chicago. They are creating an innovative program to focus on the health and well be ... Read more
Thu
30
LUNCH LINE – A documentary on America's school food program
Thu 30 Sep 2010 @ 12:00
LUNCH LINE reframes the school lunch debate through an examination of the program's surprising past, uncertain present and possible future. In the film, six kids from one of the toughest neighborho ... Read more
Thu
30
South Carolina PTA fighting to improve school food
Thu 30 Sep 2010 @ 11:53
There are a growing number of activists fighting for the health, safety and education of children in local schools and communities across the States. As PTA Health and Wellness Chair, Lisa Conner ... Read more
Thu
30
Chipotle join the Food Revolution for Halloween fundraiser
Thu 30 Sep 2010 @ 11:45
We have some really exciting news this month and can announce that Chipotle is joining forces with the Food Revolution and launching a fundraiser with proceeds going to the campaign. The enlightened f ... Read more
Thu
30
What would you change about school food?
Thu 30 Sep 2010 @ 11:40
The Facebook Food Revolution community is always growing and ready to speak out. Last week we posted the question "If you could change one thing about school food what would it be?" With over 350 ... Read more
Thu
30
Colorado mum turns lunch lady to provide hot, homemade lunches to students
Thu 30 Sep 2010 @ 11:31
Parent Bonnie Hoffman, unimpressed by the lack of a hot lunch program at her local school, started preparing and supplying hot lunches in January 2010. Starting with just one hot lunch a week, she ... Read more
Tue
28
interview with jamie: food revolution episode 3
Tue 28 Sep 2010 @ 08:31
In this online exclusive, Jamie answers questions that relate to the third episode of his 6-part TV show "Jamie Oliver's Food Revolution". What do you think convinced Rhonda to let you tr ... Read more
Mon
20
interview with jamie: food revolution episode 2
Mon 20 Sep 2010 @ 13:16
In this online exclusive, Jamie answers questions that relate to the second episode of his 6-part TV show "Jamie Oliver's Food Revolution". You seemed very confident the chicken nuggets st ... Read more
Tue
14
interview with jamie: food revolution episode 1
Tue 14 Sep 2010 @ 09:15
In this online exclusive, Jamie answers questions that relate to the first episode of his 6-part TV show "Jamie Oliver's Food Revolution". If you want to watch the episode before you read this interv ... Read more
Thu
09
Jamie's American Food Revolution
Thu 09 Sep 2010 @ 12:10
Having tackled the state of British school food, as well as home cooking, now Jamie Oliver’s off to the US to try to start a food revolution there. In his new six-part series, which has just won an ... Read more
Fri
03
food revolution wins second series for abc
Fri 03 Sep 2010 @ 09:35
Chef to relocate his campaign from West Virginia to Los Angeles. Channel 4 to air series one from September 13th. ‘Jamie Oliver’s Food Revolution’ (named ‘Jamie’s American Food Revolution’ in ... Read more
Fri
20
Chef Ann Cooper launches new website and salad bar project
Fri 20 Aug 2010 @ 17:13
Chef Ann Cooper is one of our pioneering Food Revolution heroes proving that school food doesn’t have to be processed; it can be freshly cooked and tasty and still within the guidelines and budget. Th ... Read more
Fri
20
A school food program with delicious meals in Troy, NY
Fri 20 Aug 2010 @ 17:13
Last month we spotted Daryl Val on our Facebook Food Revolution Community page posting great pictures and updates about his role as cooks manager at Ark Community Charter School in Troy, NY where he m ... Read more
Fri
20
Food Revolution Community getting vocal and we love it
Fri 20 Aug 2010 @ 17:13
The Food Revolution Community is growing and we are following and joining in on Facebook, Twitter and in the forums. We love that people are getting vocal about school food and getting to grips with t ... Read more
Fri
20
West Hollywood Charter schools fresh food lunch program
Fri 20 Aug 2010 @ 17:13
The Larchmont Schools provide a lunch program that compliments their curriculum enabling kids to learn about all aspects of life including the importance of food. Making school food a priority is a re ... Read more
Fri
20
Help Bring the Food Revolution to Your School
Fri 20 Aug 2010 @ 17:13
We are so excited to be introducing the activist program to you as we work towards the launch of the brand new Food Revolution website and activism community this fall. We hope that it will create a n ... Read more
Fri
30
school food revolution still in session
Fri 30 Jul 2010 @ 23:24
Do you pack your child's lunch because you don't want them eating cheese covered ... Read more
Fri
30
DC leads the way in school food change
Fri 30 Jul 2010 @ 23:24
This year, The District of Columbia School District will become a role model for the rest of the country with their fresh food offer. Jeff Mills is leading the effort and he shares with us the rigoro ... Read more
Fri
30
grab a kid and head for one of the best lunches in town
Fri 30 Jul 2010 @ 23:24
My good friend Gina Kirsten bought me a surprisingly, shockingly mmmmm lunch this week: chicken salad with feta and pesto with a hint of mint on a ciabatta bun, pesto pasta on the side and a salad bar ... Read more
Tue
13
rolling out nutrition at moose lake school
Tue 13 Jul 2010 @ 15:16
Moose Lake School, in partnership with the Statewide Health Improvement Program (SHIP) Grant (a statewide effort to reduce obesity and tobacco use in Minnesota), is taking the initiative to improve th ... Read more
Fri
02
ohio: woodbridge intermediate school food revolution
Fri 02 Jul 2010 @ 11:52
Since Jamie's Food Revolution aired in the States we have been hearing from people who have started their own food revolutions. Here is a special story from Jayna Treen: Has this happened in your s ... Read more
Fri
25
huntington’s kitchen partners with share our strength
Fri 25 Jun 2010 @ 10:33
Share Our Strength is proud to partner with Huntington’s Kitchen to offer its free Operation Frontline cooking courses to those most in need in Huntington. By utilizing the talents and expertise of ch ... Read more
Fri
11
brave new lunch
Fri 11 Jun 2010 @ 16:58
Jamie's Food Revolution continues to gain support from people across the States. Alison, the blogger behind 'Brave New Lunch' shares her thoughts on th ... Read more
