To create a generation of empowered kids who use their voice in the fight against childhood obesity, igniting a chain reaction of healthy living.
Community members served per month
Over 7,000 students to date
Number of staff/employees
5
Year Started
2009
Latest Projects
Healthy Stores initiative Works with bodegas to increase the availability of fruit and vegetables and engages the community through adult and kids’ education programs. Contact: Shelby Greany shelby@ironwillkids.com
Interesting Fact
It started as an adult wellness program (IWA) for low-income families in the Bronx and Newark and expanded to a kids nutrition education program (IWF), currently used in over 115 schools and after school organizations, reaching 7000 students.
Areas Served
National
Core Programs
Adult wellness program
Ironwill Kids™ school/after school nutrition
Cooking classes
Corner store healthy makeovers
Wellness lecture series
Food rangers programs
Visits to farmers’ markets
Fun runs
Running workshops for kids
Power-walking for adults
