Why Kids Cook! Matters — And Why We Need Your Support

As a mom and a Registered Dietitian, one of the questions I hear all the time is: "What do you feed your kids? How do you get them to eat healthy food?" It’s a question that touches every family, because feeding our kids is about more than just food, it’s an act of love.

Every parent wants to raise healthy, happy kids, but it doesn’t come with a manual. That’s where Kids Cook! comes in. We provide hands-on, empowering cooking and nutrition education that helps kids learn to make and enjoy healthy meals they actually eat. Parents often tell us, “If it’s a Kids Cook! recipe, I know my child will eat it.” That’s the real impact of nutrition education.

Nutrition education isn’t a luxury, it’s a lifeline. Kids need to come to school ready to learn and that starts with nutritious meals and a full belly. When families understand nutrition, they make healthier choices that can change their lives. But none of this happens without support.

Right now, Kids Cook! is at risk. The new federal budget’s elimination of SNAP-Ed funding has deeply hurt organizations like Kids Cook!, which has spent years working in Albuquerque schools and communities to fight chronic disease and close the health gap. We are a vital part of the public health solution.

Kitchens are more than places to cook, they’re learning laboratories. At Kids Cook!, kids learn science, math, reading, and real-life skills alongside healthy habits. We partner with schools to help grow the whole child and support coordinated school health efforts.

If you believe every child deserves the chance to grow up healthy, confident, and ready to learn, then we invite you to stand with us. Help us keep this critical work going. The future of our kids depends on it.

You can help save this program today by calling your New Mexico legislators and becoming a recurring monthly Kids Cook! donor.

Also, if your life was impacted by Kids Cook! when you were young, consider sharing your story with us.

Finally, make sure you join our mailing list so you can stay up-to-date as things change and progress.

Sincerely,

Kids Cook! Executive Director
Sara Robbins