Project Healthy Kids

10/24/2025

🚨 West Virginians — if you’re struggling to put food on the table right now, you’re not alone.

With the government shutdown and SNAP benefit delays impacting thousands of families, West Virginia 211 is here to help.

✅ Our statewide database has the most accurate, up-to-date listings of food pantries, community meal sites, and emergency food programs across all 55 counties.

📞 Call 2-1-1
💬 Text your ZIP code to 898-211
💻 Or visit wv211.org to find help near you.

Trained Community Resource Specialists are available to connect you with food, housing, and utility assistance — because no one should face hunger alone.

West Virginia 211 — your lifeline for real help, right now.

10/24/2025

When Casey Russell visited her Clarksburg food pantry on Tuesday, items were already becoming scarce. She didn’t receive the normal amount of food, like fresh meat and canned goods, she relies to help feed three grandchildren and one great-grandchild who she raises full time. She also depends on S...

10/24/2025

More than 270,000 West Virginia residents could be affected by Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) benefit disruptions next month if the government shutdown continues.

Read more in our daily free story: http://bit.ly/3JdSFN4

10/24/2025

Don’t forget! FMNP benefits can be used through October 31 at participating farmers markets and roadside stands. Pick up fresh, local produce while you can! 🍎

10/23/2025

Resources in Cabell County!

10/23/2025

“Think of your fellow man, lend them a helping hand…”

It is time for those of us in West Virginia to attack hunger. 1 in 5 children go to bed hu… Jamason Sparks needs your support for Fed Before Bed West Virginia

10/22/2025

For More Information on our Workforce Readiness and Professional Success (WRAPS) program check out our website!

https://www.projecthealthykids.org/about/workforce-development-wraps/

Project Healthy Kids is Hiring!

We are seeking a part-time WRAPS (Workforce Readiness and Professional Success) Trainee for a 12-week, paid culinary training program in Huntington, WV.

This trainee will work 32 hours per week at $13/hour, gaining hands-on experience in:

Kitchen skills

Meal preparation

Food safety

Local food systems

Along with kitchen training, participants will engage in professional development, certifications, and personal growth activities.

✨ No kitchen experience is needed!
Applicants must be 18 or older, local to Huntington, and ready to learn.

As a PHK WRAPS trainee, you will prepare healthy meals for local children while building the skills needed for long-term employment in culinary and community food work.

📩 Apply in person at the Huntington Central Kitchen or message us here on Facebook to start your journey with Project Healthy Kids!

10/20/2025

Project Healthy Kids loves engaging with the sites our sister organization Healthy Kids Inc provides meal services to! Our Garden Coordinator and Master Gardener, Bev Stern does a wonderful job educating the students and educators! 👩‍🌾🫜

We love to see that a brand new gardening club has been established at Expression Prep Academy WV!

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10/16/2025

Project Healthy Kids was honored to have been a part of the Together For Hope Annual Meeting today at Coalfield Development Corporations West Edge Factory. Together for Hope and the team at Together for Hope Appalachia were incredible hosts. We were able to connect and collaborate with so many amazing organizations. We cannot wait for day two tomorrow!

10/16/2025

Thank you to our friends Coalfield Development Corporation for highlighting our WRAPS opportunities at Project Healthy Kids!

Our friends at Project Healthy Kids (PHK) are hiring! 📣

PHK is a WRAPS (Workforce Readiness and Professional Success) Partner of Coalfield Development - they are a fellow nonprofit replicating our proven workforce development model, bringing our earn-and-learn curriculum to more Appalachian communities! 🧑‍🤝‍🧑💰🏘️

Their team is seeking a part-time WRAPS Trainee for a 12-week, paid culinary training program based in Huntington, WV.

This trainee will work 32 hours per week at $13/hour, gaining hands-on experience in:

✅ Kitchen skills
✅ Meal preparation
✅ Food safety
✅ Local food systems

Along with kitchen training, this Trainee will engage in professional development, certifications, and personal growth activities. 📚💪🎓 No kitchen experience needed!

Applicants must be 18 or older, local to Huntington, and ready to learn.

As a PHK WRAPS Trainee, you will prepare healthy meals for local children while building the skills needed for long-term employment in culinary and community food work. 🧑‍🍳🥗

Apply in person at the Huntington Central Kitchen or message them on Facebook to start your journey with Project Healthy Kids! 📩

10/10/2025

This quote reminds us of the importance of telling the true story of Appalachia. Of our workers, of our historic diversity, of our growth, all alongside discussing the struggles we face as a region.