For 18 years, Kids’ Food Basket has embodied diversity, equality, and love, and we are a leader in community health. We exist to nourish the community, and much of our work stems from the serious inequities within our communities. Many of our neighbors have not had equitable access to the economic stability, opportunities, and prosperity that many have enjoyed in West Michigan. A significant lack of access to good, nourishing food is one of the implications of living in poverty. Good food is the foundation of good health, and we believe healthy food is a right, not a privilege. Healthy food provides children with the opportunity to reach their full potential. Our mission is to nourish ALL kids to reach their full potential, and we have been doing this and will continue doing this because you have shown up. Going forward, we invite you to join us as we educate ourselves to better serve our community.
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Episode 2
Mental Health Issues Facing the Black Community – Sunshine Behavioral Health
How to Make this Moment the Turning Point for Real Change
Understanding Race and Privilege (National Association of School Psychologists)
What is White Privilege, Really?
How to Talk to Your Children about Racial Bias
59 Black Food Experts To Know & Learn From — Nutritionists, Chefs & More
On Flag Day, Remembering The Red, Black And Green – NPR: Code Switch
America’s Long History of Scapegoating its Asian Citizens
Reading with Kids’ Food Basket:
Children’s Books on Equity
Community/Youth Empowerment
Healthy Habits
Grow Your Garden