Creating Healthy Schools and Communities

Kingston Spotlights Powerful things are blossoming in Kingston – fresh, delicious meals, creative programs, and a whole lot of community love. Supported by the Creating Healthy Schools and [...]

Farm to School Programs: A Win-Win for Students, Farmers, and the Whole Community In recent years, Farm to School programs have gained momentum as a way to promote healthy eating, support local [...]

City of Kingston Announces Updated Healthy Vending Guidelines The City of Kingston is excited to share about its updated Healthy Vending Guidelines and brand new vending machines from local food [...]

Explore with the Kingston Eats Passport! We’re a big fan of delicious and nutritious food! So much so, that we launched a citywide veggie and fruit of the month campaign called Kingston [...]

Creating Healthy Schools & Communities: Gardening with Kids By: Tracy Snyder, Physical Activity and Nutrition Education Manager, Family of Woodstock Why garden with children? To some people [...]

Edson Elementary Encourages Walking to School! Many parents might have fond memories of walking or biking to school and want the same for their children. However, there is a lot that goes behind [...]

Join Us for Kingston Eats! ‌ ¡ACOMPÁÑENOS EN KINGSTON EATS! What Is It? ‌‌ ¿QUÉ ES? On the Creating Healthy Schools and Communities (CHSC) team we love food, including veggies and fruits. [...]

Celebrating Two Years of the Creating Healthy Schools and Communities Program   By: Kristin Kessler, RDN, CDN, CYT, Project Manager, Department of Health and Wellness, City of Kingston [...]

National Nutrition Month®: Fuel for the Future By: Kristin Kessler, RDN, CDN, CYT, Project Manager, Department of Health and Wellness, City of Kingston Creating Healthy Schools and Communities [...]

Crossing the Midline: What Is It and Why Is It So Important? By: Tracy Snyder, Program Manager for Physical Activity in Early Care and Education, Family of Woodstock   As a Program Manager [...]