In January, HFHK Executive Director, Lydia Sarson, and Program Manager, Jen Cipolla, presented to nine elementary school principals in the Indian River School District (IRSD). This invitation came from Kelly Dorman, Director of Elementary Education for the district, after hearing … READ MORE
Adesis & Nemours add their support
If you have ever worked with HFHK’s Executive Director, Lydia Sarson, there is a good chance you have heard her loudly proclaim, “Teamwork makes the dream work!” This rings true for many aspects of … READ MORE
On March 25, Senator Tom Carper visited Rehoboth Elementary School to celebrate their National Blue Ribbon School designation. This award program recognizes exemplary public and non-public schools on a yearly basis. In between chatting with students and touring the new … READ MORE
Beginning with my first garden build at South Dover Elementary and participating in my first planting lesson at Sussex Montessori School, this year has been POWERFUL!
When I first joined Healthy Foods for Healthy Kids in February 2021, I thought … READ MORE
On Saturday, November 6, HFHK staff, members of the PTA, teachers and Sprouts volunteers from both their Wilmington and Pasadena, MD stores built 8 garden beds at HFHK’s newest partner school, Carrcroft Elementary. Their first growing season will start March … READ MORE
While not every school was able to have a fall growing season due to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, 18 schools planted and harvested fall gardens. Collectively these school gardens grew approximately 2,000 pounds of produce this fall. At Hanby Elementary, … READ MORE
Because of you we surpassed our goal of raising $13,000! This year’s Giving Season was a success thanks to our many donors and supporters. Our theme was “Sunny Science Segments” where we featured clips from our new virtual lessons for … READ MORE
New Castle County Executive Matt Meyer visited Springer Middle School on a blustery day to witness firsthand the excitement and energy of 7th graders participating in their fall harvest. Meyer has expressed his strong support for HFHK over the years, … READ MORE
In spring of 2005, a class of 8th grade students harvested and ate their first salad in HFHK’s pilot program at Springer Middle School. We’ve come a long way since then, with more than 35 HFHK garden schools serving thousands … READ MORE
A Fond Farewell to Lindsay Lancaster
HFHK’s Development Director and Program Manager Lindsay Lancaster is leaving us to pursue her true passion: nature conservation. Many of you know Lindsay, who has contributed greatly to the growth and success of HFHK … READ MORE
