In keeping with our commitment to pure food, Beecher's and its sister companies contribute 1% of all sales to the Flagship Program, founded by Beecher's in 2004.
To date, the Program has given over $245,000 in support of non-profit organizations providing education about the benefits of pure, all-natural food.
The Pure Food Kids Workshop, funded through the Flagship Program, is aimed at educating fourth through sixth grade students about the prevalence of food additives and their possible health risks. To date, over 3,500 students in the Seattle metropolitan area have taken the Workshop.
Program Director Alison Leber takes us inside the classroom to see how the Pure Food Kids Workshop teaches kids about the benefits of eating pure, all-natural food ... watch here
During the 2-1/2 hour lesson, students learn about:
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How they are being marketed to on packaged foods
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Common food additives and their possible harmful effects
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How to read a food label including the nutrition statement and ingredient list
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The difference between whole and processed foods
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How to prepare a recipe and participate in the preparation of a whole-food soup
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The benefits of eating healthful foods
The Pure Food Kids Workshop is a no-cost workshop for schools. It is taught by trained instructors who have a passion for pure foods and a desire to help kids form good eating habits. As part of the workshop, the Program provides:
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All equipment, printed materials and foods for the lesson
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Trained Volunteers, most with nutrition or culinary backgrounds
For more information about the Pure Food Kids Workshop or to learn how you can get involved, please contact:
Alison Leber
Administrator
Beecher ’s Flagship Program
Alison@flagshipprog.org
206-322-1644 x 12