Friday, October 18, 2013

October 24 - Food Day!

Celebrate with Colorado FCCLA the 3rd annual Food Day —October 24—by organizing events with your friends, family, and community. Last year, thousands of Americans came together for over 3,200 events in all 50 states. How will you help America Eat Real? Here are some ways you and your chapter can celebrate Food Day developed by Colorado FCCLA advisers:

·         Partner with local businesses to get free items when you mention you are there for Food Day

·         Pass out family-friendly recipe cards to all students

·         Promote a variety of menu items to eat on Food Day

·         Ask all teachers to hang their favorite recipe on the outside of their door

·         Host a bring your health lunch picnic (with music and games) during lunch for the school

·         Hold chef demonstrations on Food Day

·         Pledge to make a family meal contests

·         Host a kids cook dinner night

·         Prepare a food scavenger hunt about healthy eating around the school

·         Host a Food Excursion Game

·         Talk to lunchroom about showcasing local items on the menu

·         Visit a farm to table site

·         Sample food items from your local area

·         Instagram the making and eating of a family meal

·         Host a flavored water station for the school to promote water intake