Project Healthy Kids

04/07/2026

🥬 Throwback to February! Our Produce of the Month class on cabbage was full of flavor, fun, and hands-on learning. From slicing and roasting to discovering its powerhouse nutrition, our participants left inspired and ready to get creative in the kitchen.

🌱 Tomorrow, we’re turning over a new leaf… with TURNIPS! Join us from 5:30–6:30 PM for another vibrant Produce of the Month experience.

👩‍🍳 Hosted by:

Chef Devyn, our produce expert, guiding you through the freshest tips and tricks
Chef Joe, leading a delicious live demo featuring turnips
Miss Leah, our RD, breaking down the nutrition magic of turnips

Come learn, taste, and get inspired! Whether you’re a kitchen newbie or a veggie pro, this class is all about discovering new ways to enjoy seasonal produce.

✨ Spots are limited—don’t miss out!

Register Here: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScxr69r_NZnuhFCONNQpcCoZzQpvpfjgtVuFrvK8TaoBtrx0A/viewform

04/02/2026

If you are struggling with food insecurity, visit the link below for information on local food pantries and additional resources.

https://www.cabellfrn.org/uploads/1/5/1/2/151234227/cabell_county_food_pantry_quick_guide.pdf

04/01/2026

Yesterday was such a special day at Project Healthy Kids! 🌱✨

We had the joy of welcoming a wonderful group of homeschool students who are currently studying the Underground Railroad. Community pillar Mr. David shared powerful insights on African American history here in Huntington, helping bring their lessons to life.
Miss Leah then guided us through the cultural significance of collard greens—highlighting resilience, heritage, and nutrition. The experience continued with Chef Joe, who demonstrated how to prepare and cook collard greens and sweet potatoes in a fun, hands-on way. 🍠🥬

We were so grateful to spend time with these amazing students and families—and thrilled to send them home with fresh produce of their own to continue the learning (and cooking!) at home. 💚

04/01/2026

Project Healthy Kids is hiring a WRAPS (Workforce Readiness and Professional Success) Trainee for a 12-week, paid culinary training program in Morgantown, WV. This trainee will work 32 hours/week at $13/hr learning hands-on kitchen skills, meal preparation, food safety, and local food systems, while participating in professional development, certifications, and personal growth activities.

No kitchen experience is needed. Must be 18 or older, based locally, and ready to learn. As a PHK WRAPS trainee you will prepare healthy meals for local families while building skills for long-term employment in culinary and community food work.

Apply in person at the Morgantown Central Kitchen located at 270 Mylan Park Lane, Morgantown WV, email our Workforce Development Coordinator at joe@projecthealthykids.org, or message us here on Facebook to start your journey with Project Healthy Kids!

03/30/2026

Have you ever seen love roll up its sleeves? We have.

03/25/2026

03/23/2026

🌿 Radical Family Wellness Conference Speaker Spotlight 🌿

Connecting families, children, and communities to healthy food is at the heart of this conference. Meet the voices who make wellness practical, fun, and accessible for everyone.

✨ Meet Leah Fitzgerald, RDN, LD ✨

Leah Fitzgerald is the Community Engagement and Nutrition Specialist at Project Healthy Kids and is completing her Culinary Medicine Specialist Certification. She earned her Bachelor of Science and completed her dietetic internship at Marshall University.

At Project Healthy Kids, Leah works with chefs to create healthy, local, from-scratch meals for childcare centers and schools in the Huntington area. She also contributes to medically supportive meal projects, helping make nutrient-dense, locally sourced meals accessible to patients who benefit most.

Leah’s passion lies in community engagement, school nutrition, and child-focused nutrition education. From helping launch the Wayne Community Garden to leading kids in “strawberry patch yoga” and exploring new foods through Food Adventures, she weaves nature, nutrition, and fun into every project.

💚 Don’t miss her session to discover creative ways to help children and families connect with healthy, local food.

🎟️ Grab your tickets and join us!
https://www.eventbrite.com/e/radical-family-wellness-conference-tickets-1979358089328?aff=ebdssbdestsearch

03/21/2026

Project Healthy Kids loved our visit to Appalachian Center for Economic Networks (ACEnet) with our friends from Coalfield Development Corporation, Economic Development Greater East and High Rocks Educational Corporation this week!

03/12/2026

The West Virginia School Nutrition Association invites you to join us at the WV State Capitol on Thursday, March 12th from 8:30 AM – 12:30 PM as we meet with legislators to discuss the importance of school meals for West Virginia students.

School nutrition professionals across the state work every day to ensure students are nourished, supported, and ready to learn. This is an opportunity to share the impact of school meals and advocate for the students and communities we serve.

📍 Location: WV State Capitol, House Side
🗓 Date: Thursday, March 12
⏰ Time: 8:30 AM – 12:30 PM

Come stand with us and help make sure the voices of school nutrition professionals are heard.

Because feeding students fuels the future of West Virginia.

03/09/2026

Project Healthy Kids is excited to attend Central Appalachian Network TANK at Marshall University next week in partnership with Appalachian Sustainable Development, Partners for Rural Impact and Coalfield Development Corporation to explore Central Appalachia's workforce system!