Our nutrition section is for groups and individuals concerned about nutrition in their community.
The suggested requirements are designed to make the program fun, educational and rewarding. Following along with the requirements will prepare the participant to complete the final service project.
All level requirements are flexible. You decide what works best for your group.
Healthy Food Helper Patch Program®
At the “Helping Hands” level children will learn about healthy food.
Requirement 1: Make It!
Do an art or craft activity to get excited about doing a healthy food project.
Requirement 2: Learn It!
Watch the video to learn about healthy eating.
Requirement 3: Do It!
Choose and complete one of the suggested age-appropriate service projects for helping to make healthy food.
Requirement 4: Earn it!
Receive the Healthy Food Helper Patch.
______________________________________
Healthy Food Helper Badge In A Bag®
You might be interested in our Healthy Food Helper Badge in a Bag® kit.
Kit includes activities for all requirements and the embroidered Healthy Food Helper patch.
This patch and all program supplies are available from our partner site MakingFriends®.com.
Healthy Food Drive Patch Program®
At the “Friend” level children will learn how to help donate healthy foods to community food pantries.
Optional coloring page download is provided for pre-meeting.
Requirement 1: Learn It!
Learn why having a supply of healthy food is important, especially to those in need.
Requirement 2: See It!
Visit a local food pantry and think about what you can contribute to it.
Requirement 3: Do It!
Choose and complete one of the suggested healthy food drive projects.
Requirement 4: Review It!
Review your project. Optional review worksheet is provided for younger achievers.
This patch and all program supplies are available from our partner site MakingFriends®.com.
Feeding the Hungry Patch Program®
At the “Volunteer” level you will learn how to plan for a feeding the hungry project.
Optional crossword download is provided for pre-meeting.
Requirement 1: Research It!
Find out how hunger and poor nutrition affect people in your community and across the country.
Requirement 2: See It!
Visit a local soup kitchen and find out if they are a good fit for your volunteering project.
Requirement 3: Do It!
Make a commitment to improve the community by participating in a feeding the hungry volunteer project.
This patch and all program supplies are available from our partner site MakingFriends®.com.
Nutrition Advocate Patch Program®
At the “Advocate” level you will learn how to effectively advocate for proper nutrition.
Requirement 1: Research It!
Use the provided links to learn about why people suffer from poor nutrition and how they can eat healthier.
Requirement 2: Do It!
Plan and complete one of the suggested advocacy programs to help improve nutrition in your community.
Requirement 3: Review It!
Review your experience advocating for good nutrition and thank those who helped.
This patch and all program supplies are available from our partner site MakingFriends®.com.
Nutrition Delegate Pin Program
At the “Delegate” Level you will learn to organize and lead a nutrition service project.
Requirement 1: Choose It!
Use the provided links to choose a topic for your nutrition action project.
Requirement 2: Plan It!
Learn how to plan and organize your action project including fundraising and outreach.
Requirement 3: Do It!
Join in during your project to supervise and provide assistance at all levels. Don’t forget to thank the volunteers, organizations and mentors that helped you complete your project!
This pin and all program supplies are available from our partner site MakingFriends®.com.
All Sections in our Outreach Interest Area:
Leave a Reply