Rachael Ray's Non-profit Organization Yum-o!

When Peyton Medick of Weston, WI was eight years old, a news story about hunger issues across the country shocked her. She learned that children just like her go to bed hungry every night. After seeing the story she turned to her mom and said, “We have to fix this.” Four years later, fixing it is her mission. Her goal is to "Make the World a Better Place, One Can at a Time" by keeping her local food pantries stocked. As of today, Peyton's Promise has collected close to 30 tons of food for local pantries!

Learn how Peyton Medick is making a difference, one can at a time!

Founded in 2005, Chicago-based Purple Asparagus is a nonprofit organization dedicated to bringing families back to the table by promoting and enjoying all the things associated with good eating through school workshops, farmers' market kids cooking demos and cooking classes for parents.

Find out how Purple Asparagus is teaching children and families about food and cooking!

Started in 2009 by founders Mark and Suzi Lilly, Farm to Family is a mobile food distribution business based in Richmond, VA. From a converted school bus, they distribute locally grown food to areas that don't have access, not only connecting families to nutritious food, but also teaching them what it is, where it comes from and how to cook it.

Check out this "farmers' market on wheels!"

In 2009, in conjunction with Whole Foods, the Wissahickon School District in Ambler, PA created the Wissahickon Gardens Program and planted gardens at every school in the district. Since the high school was growing so many wonderful things, the school launched a bi-weekly 30 minute television show, Wissahickon Cooks, focusing on the food grown in the gardens and healthy cooking methods, as well as fabulous recipes!

Find out how Wissahickon Cooks is produced and learn more about the Wissahickon Gardens program!

¡Salud, familia!, Arte Público Press' publishing program, encompasses health and nutrition education through lively and engaging bilingual children's books featuring young protagonists making choices about exercise, food and nutrition and other wellness topics.

Learn more about this program and how to obtain copies of the book series, beginning with I Kick the Ball!