Working to help kids make healthier food choices at school, the motto of the New York Coalition for Healthy School Foods is "Healthy Foods + Exercise = Better Health, Better Grades, Better Behavior.”

On Thursday, October 14th the nonprofit group will present a special fundraising event, “The Art of Healthy School Food at the Peter Max Art Studio” at 37 West 65th Street on the 7th Floor, in Manhattan. The event will run from 6:30 to 9:30 pm.

Food for the fundraising event will be provided by some of Manhattan’s healthiest caterers and restaurants:

• Angelica Kitchen
• Ayurveda Cafe
• Candle 79 & Candle Cafe
• Luxurious Vegan Desserts
• Fran Costigan
• Chef Laura Dardi
• EcoChef Love Catering
• Green Bean Cafe
• Franchia
• Henry’s Rama Sushi
• Stago
• Vegan Divas
• Chef Yoli (Catering Director

Beverages will be provided by:

• Marble Hill Cellars
• Pure Food and Wine

There will be Gift Bags For All!

Proceeds from the event will support work that is of vital importance to today's kids and provides busy parents with a helping hand to keep their children healthy.

NYCHSF cites research indicating "...that with proper education, children will select healthy options at a much higher rate than those who do not have such education."

With that in mind, the non-profit organization is improving the health and well-being of New York's students by advocating for healthy plant-based foods, including local and organic where possible, farm to school programs, school gardens, the elimination of junk foods from all areas of the school, comprehensive nutrition policy, and education to create food- and health-literate students.

To visit the organization's web site & get more information go to: New York Coalition for Healthy School Foods.

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