Building a better food system for our children and communities.

Project Healthy Kids is a nonprofit organization working to strengthen food systems, expand opportunity, and improve the health and well-being of children and families across West Virginia.

OUR PURPOSE

Project Healthy Kids was founded on the belief that real transformation begins in the kitchen and radiates outward through the community. By strengthening local food systems, investing in workforce development, and expanding access to healthy food and nutrition education, we’re helping build a stronger future for West Virginia.

We believe every child deserves access to nutritious food, meaningful opportunity, and a community that supports their ability to thrive.

OUR APPROACH

Lasting change requires more than a single program. That’s why our work focuses on four interconnected areas that strengthen communities and create opportunities for future generations.

Four Ways We Create Change

Central Kitchen Expansion

Building kitchens that nourish communities and strengthen local food systems.

Develop and expand from-scratch community kitchens
Increase access to fresh, locally sourced meals
Create scalable models that can be replicated across West Virginia

Food System Development

Strengthening the infrastructure, partnerships, and networks that connect communities to real food.

Support local farmers and food producers
Build sustainable regional food supply chains
Expand access to healthy food through innovative partnerships.

Nutrition Education

Empowering children and families with the knowledge and skills to make healthy food choices for life.

School-based nutrition and wellness programming
Hands-on learning through gardens and food experiences
Community education that promotes lifelong healthy habits

Workforce Development

Creating pathways to employment through culinary training and hands-on experience.

Recovery-informed workforce training programs
Culinary skills development and job readiness
Volunteer, internship, and career exploration opportunities

Why It Matters

Because Our Kids Can’t Wait.

Children deserve access to nutritious food, healthy environments, and opportunities to thrive today, not years from now.

The challenges facing our communities require action now. Every meal served, kitchen built, student engaged, and workforce participant trained helps move us closer to a future where all children have the resources they need to succeed.

This work isn’t just about food. It’s about creating stronger communities, healthier families, and opportunities that last for generations.

OUR IMPACT

Through partnerships with schools, farms, businesses, nonprofits, and community leaders, Project Healthy Kids is helping create lasting change across the state.