Join Us for Kingston Eats Veggies
Make Veggies Fun!
What Is It?
On the Creating Healthy Schools and Communities (CHSC) team, we love food and we love veggies. It’s as simple as that! We also love the fact that we live in an area where so many vegetables are grown. To celebrate both, we’re excited to launch a 3-month, city-wide campaign this September 2023 called Kingston Eats Veggies that celebrates one vegetable each month, and we’re asking businesses, organizations, schools, and folks all across Kingston to participate, hopefully including you!
The campaign will kick off in September 2023 to align with National Fruits & Veggies Month. The vegetables of the month will be:
- September– Peppers (all kinds!)
- October– Kale & Collards
- November– Carrots
How To Participate
Check out the variety of ways for you to participate below, whether you want to join us from your home kitchen or you want your business/community organization to be a participating location.
I am a Community Member
The good news here is that all you have to do is eat! Check out the list of participating locations below to find a way that works best for your schedule and taste buds.
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| Edson Elementary School |
Featured on the menu throughout the month Taste testings for kids and other fun activities Look for fun facts and recipes in the newsletter |
| Family of Woodstock |
Hosting taste testings and other fun activities at daycares monthly |
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Look for specials on the menu |
| George Washington Elementary School | Featured on the menu throughout the month
Taste testings for kids and other fun activities Look for fun facts and recipes in the newsletter |
| JFK Elementary School | Featured on the menu throughout the month
Taste testings for kids and other fun activities Look for fun facts and recipes in the newsletter |
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Featured on the menu, and other possible fun activities |
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Look for specials on the menu |
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Included in monthly grocery delivery along with recipes for inspiration |
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Featured every 3rd Saturday of each month (Sept 16, Oct 21, Nov 18):
Try it at the KFM booth and/or take home 1lb or 1 bunch of the monthly vegetable per household for FREE (limited quantities).
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Featured on their menu throughout the month |
| Miller Middle School | Educational activities throughout the month |
| Myer Elementary School | Featured on the menu throughout the month
Taste testings for kids and other fun activities Look for fun facts and recipes in the newsletter |
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Find the veggie of the month at the Farm Stand each Tuesday in September & October, and in the food pantry all 3 months, along with a recipe for inspiration.
Check out their monthly specials are the Community Café: Sept 27th – Wednesday Evening Latin Dinner – featuring stuffed peppers |
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Look for the veggie in drink features Check out the November book display |
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Available in the food pantry, with recipes for inspiration |
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Look for it at the YMCA Youth Farm Stand, as available, along with recipes for inspiration |
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Look for specials on the menu, as well as free tastings of the veggie on the last Wednesday of the month |
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| The Lunch Box | Look for specials on the menu |
| JJ Eva Spice | Look for specials on the menu |
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Thank you so much to our donations partners!
We are a Business or Community Organization
We are always eager to welcome on more participating partners! It’s easy, just check out our suggested ways to participate below, or come up with a way that works best for you. Send us an email at kkessler@kingston-ny.gov to let us know how you plan to be involved and we’ll be happy to add you to our list of participating locations.
Menu of Participation
Click on the images below to see suggested ways to participate.
Everyone- Join Us Online!
Everyone can join the conversation online! Share how you enjoy the veggie of the month, either from your home and business/organization’s kitchen, using the hashtag #KingstonEatsVeggies.
To Learn More, Contact:
For Community Sites:
Kristin Kessler, RDN, CDN, CYT
Project Manager, Department of Health and Wellness, City of Kingston
kkessler@kingston-ny.gov
For Schools:
Ninette Warner, RDN
Creating Healthy Schools Coordinator, Cornell Cooperative Extension- Ulster County
nw293@cornell.edu
For Early Care & Education Sites:
Tracy Snyder
Physical Activity and Nutrition Education Manager, Family of Woodstock
tsnyder@familyofwoodstockinc.org
