We’re building a world where every child has the food, skills, and experiences they need to eat well and thrive.
Join us in growing a healthier future for every child.
What We Do
From schoolyards to our mobile food truck, our four programs grow good eaters, spark curiosity, and nourish communities.
Gardening and cooking lessons for K–5 students that connect food, science, nutrition, and social-emotional learning.
Hands-on gardening and cooking clubs where students build skills, explore food, and connect with their communities.
Spring and summer camps where K–5 kids dig, cook, explore nature, and have fun with food.
Free, scratch-cooked meals and nutrition education delivered to kids and families in our community.
Why We Do It
Food helps kids grow, learn, and thrive.
Healthy food nourishes growing bodies and minds. Growing and cooking food helps kids understand where food comes from and build skills they can carry with them. Sharing food brings people together and helps children develop healthy habits that can last a lifetime.
Right now, too many kids in our community don’t have the same opportunities to experience healthy food. Some face food insecurity. Others have few opportunities to grow food, cook, or learn where healthy food comes from.
Changing that takes more than telling kids to eat healthy. It takes hands-on experiences that make healthy food accessible, familiar, and fun. For 20 years, Project Beetroot has brought gardening and cooking education into K–5 schools, helping kids build the skills and confidence to grow, cook and enjoy healthy food. Today, we continue that work in partnership with schools and community organizations across Whatcom County.
Together, we can help every child grow, learn, and thrive.
Our Impact
We’re helping kids build healthier relationships with food.
Here’s what we made possible in 2025.
3,758
students engaged
1,004
school day lessons
16
school & community partners
3,700+
free meals served
76%
of participants qualify for free and reduced lunch
75%
of students increased their fruit & vegetable consumption
91%
of students increased their willingness to try new foods
75%
average improvement in Science Standard performance
Get Involved
There’s a place for you in this work.
Together, we can make sure every child has the opportunity to grow, learn, and thrive.
GIVE
Help bring hands-on food education to more kids.
VOLUNTEER
Share your time and skills with our programs.
PARTNER
Bring Project Beetroot to your school or community.
