Community Events and Engagement Highlights
New Song Community Dinner
We hosted a community dinner at the closure of our Exploring Foods program with Newsong Academy. The dinner had over 70 members of the community attend. State Attorney Ivan Bates attended and spoke about the importance of community. Children received gift bags with food-related items and a book of recipes.
“Market to Market” Tours
TasteWise Kids partnered with the Baltimore Family Alliance at three of their Spring family events. The “Market to Market” tours highlighted local food market halls around the city. Taste Wise Kids provided a food-related craft and engaged families at the tables through conversation and food literature. Our participation at the Whitehall Market, Cross Street Market, and Mount Vernon Market allowed us to meet with over 300 families.
32nd Street Farmer's Market
We proudly continue our partnership with the 32nd Street Market. TWK hosted a pop-up table. Families went on a food scavenger hunt around the market and were invited to read a food story with us.
Baltimore Health Expo
TasteWise Kids was one of the main events at the Baltimore Health Expo! We took the expo's main stage and made two recipes with a crowd of over 200 people. Children worked with us on stage to make sauteed vegetables for salad and salad dressings. We spoke about the importance of eating a balanced diet and shared ways for kids to join in cooking at home.
Boys and Girls Club Summer Food Story Time
In July, we had a full day of Food Story Time at the Waverly Y through a partnership with the Boys and Girls Club, meeting with 125 campers. Students listened to a story, tried a variety of tomatoes, and discussed healthy summer snack options.
Valentine's Wine Dinner
Chef Jerry Edwards and Chef’s Expressions hosted a Valentine’s Wine Dinner benefiting our programming. TWK discussed the mission of our organization and ways for the community to get involved.
Salad Month
National Salad month continued with our restaurant partners. Guests dined for a cause by choosing salads that would support our food literacy work.
Pompeian Salad-Making Demo
TWK led a salad and dressing-making demo for Pompeian staff during their monthly Wellness event series. Participants enjoyed creating their own fresh bowls and blends.