Food for Thought Ojai

“Expenses program materials 34,006 special events 8,814 administrative costs 8,173 field trips and meetings 626 community outreach-commun 718 total 52,337”

“Food for thought works with the local community to support, educate and inspire our school children and their families to make healthier food choices. We are a diverse group of community members collaborating with ojai's public schools to nurture an awareness of food and its relationship to health, society and the environment. Our volunteers and staff coordinate experiential learning opportunities in schools and participate in outreach, advocacy and coalition-building in the greater community.”

“All of the elementary along with the local high school are actively participating in garden development and education along with nutrition awareness - making healthy choices. Waste stream audits are continuing with student awareness building. Student population along with parents and community are actively involved at all levels of program development. Teacher and administrative support are also important to the success of the program. Additional outreach to farm awareness programs throughout the county are being implemented as new activities. Program serves over 1,000 students, 150 educators and administration along with an ojai population base of over 8,000.”

“Special events and community outreach programs involved captain planet, a well known environmental awarenes program, local fairs and events. Population impact reached over 50,000 in attendance and through web development.”

“Administrative costs along with seminars help to keep all staff and board members current with trends and environmental impact changes not only within the county but also world awareness. Subscriptions and district communication are a part of these costs and continue to keep a fine tune on the relationship between the garden (earth), the student (people) and the exempt mission of the program.”