The Sylvia Center

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The Sylvia Center
Formation2006
Founder Liz Neumark
Location
Website www.sylviacenter.org

The Sylvia Center is an American, New York-based 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization that focuses on children's nutrition by teaching children and families about healthy eating habits and cooking. [1]

History

The Sylvia Center was founded in 2006 Liz Neumark, CEO of the catering company Great Performances and advocate for sustainable agriculture . [2] Named after Neumark's daughter, Sylvia, The Sylvia Center began as a pilot culinary program for children in New York City Housing Authority residents. [2]

The organization's programs include cooking classes, field trips to Katchkie Farm (an organic farm and a partner of The Sylvia Center), [3] and gardening classes for children and families. The programs are offered in New York City through NYCHA community centers as well as Upstate New York (Kinderhook and Columbia County). [1]

References

  1. 1 2 "Organization Report". www.guidestar.org. Retrieved 2016-02-10.
  2. 1 2 "Fertile Seeds: The Sylvia Center is Inspiring Children to Eat Well | Edible Manhattan". Edible Manhattan. Retrieved 2016-02-10.
  3. ↑ "Katchkie Farm". katchkiefarm.com. Retrieved 2016-02-10.
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