FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Contact:
Kennedy Cooper
Kids Cook!
kennedy.cooper@kidscook.us
505-633-0036
kidscook.us

Kids Cook! Faces Uphill Battle After Federal Funding Cuts Jeopardize Vital Nutrition Program

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Kids Cook! Fest brings Albuquerque together to keep cooking and nutrition education in schools

Let the Kids Cook! on November 8 from 12–6 at the ABQ Collective

ALBUQUERQUE, N.M., October 16, 2025 — Kids Cook! announced today that Kids Cook! Fest will take place Saturday, November 8, from 12–6 at the ABQ Collective. The community fundraiser features hands-on cooking classes, tastings, music, local vendors, chef demonstrations, raffles, and activities for families. Proceeds support Kids Cook!’s classroom cooking and nutrition programs in Albuquerque schools.

Kids Cook! has served students and families for 25 years, helping children try new foods, build kitchen confidence, and bring healthy habits home. After the federal elimination of SNAP-Education, programs like Kids Cook! face significant funding gaps. The festival gives the community a direct way to help keep classes running while state leaders work toward a long-term solution.

Event highlights:

Affordable mini cooking classes for kids and families

Chef and educator demos with simple, budget-friendly recipes

Local food vendors and community partner booths

Raffles with prizes from Albuquerque businesses

Live music and family-friendly activities throughout the day

Why this matters now

Kids Cook! has already had to drastically reduce the number of schools we’re serving this year. This is the community’s chance to do something about it. The festival helps sustain instruction in classrooms, cafeteria tastings, take-home recipes, and educator support while broader funding is addressed.

Attend, cover, or get involved

When: Saturday, November 8, 12–6

Where: ABQ Collective, Albuquerque, NM

What: Hands-on classes, tastings, vendors, demos, raffles, music, and more

Tickets and details: Visit the Kids Cook! website and social channels for schedule updates

Vendors, volunteers, and partners: Email kennedy.cooper@kidscook.us

to participate

Media

Press kit: https://www.kidscook.us/press-kit-summer-2025

Interviews: Executive Director and key staff are available. Classroom visits and photo opportunities can be arranged.

About Kids Cook!

Kids Cook! is an Albuquerque nonprofit that delivers hands-on cooking and nutrition education to students and families. For 25 years, the program has helped children explore new foods, build food confidence, reduce mealtime stress at home, and support classroom learning through real-world skills. Learn more at kidscook.us.