The Sylvia Center

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]

The Sylvia Center
Formation2006
FounderLiz Neumark
Location
Websitehttp://www.sylviacenter.org/

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 (NYCHA) 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 NYC through NYCHA community centers as well as Upstate New York (Kinderhook, NY and Columbia County, NY).[1]

References
  1. "Organization Report". www.guidestar.org. Retrieved 2016-02-10.
  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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