Spark & Spoon Project
A Transformative Partnership for a Healthier Future
Boys & Girls Clubs of Metro Denver and Simply Good are excited to announce their groundbreaking collaboration, the Spark & Spoon Project. This initiative is dedicated to addressing food insecurity, childhood obesity, health equity, and nutrition education. Empowering every Club kid to reach their full potential.
Inspiring Healthy Lifestyles
The Spark & Spoon Project will impact over 28,000 kids and teens across Metro Denver, providing them with:
- Nutrition Education: Engaging programs that teach kids about healthy eating habits and food literacy
- Healthy Lifestyle Programs: Activities and classes focused on promoting overall wellness
- Culinary Programs: Hands-on cooking classes to inspire a love for healthy food and cooking
- Healthy Food Boxes: Distribution of healthy foods to Club families
- Field Trips: Opportunities to explore career paths and learn about food, nutrition, and wellness
- Dedicated Staff Member: A new full-time staff member will join the Boys & Girls Club team to manage the Spark & Spoon Project
Club Alumna Melisa Altamirano Ruelas speaks at the Simply Good Summit.
Geoff Tanner, President & CEO of Simply Good Foods
"Simply Good is proud to join forces with Boys & Girls Clubs of Metro Denver for the Spark & Spoon Project. This partnership reflects our shared commitment to empowering kids to live healthier lifestyles that can lead to academic success, improved mental and physical health outcomes, and community connections."
Erin Porteous, CEO of Boys & Girls Clubs of Metro Denver
"Boys & Girls Clubs of Metro Denver is immensely grateful for Geoff Tanner and the Simply Good team's visionary leadership and commitment to the youth in our community. Their stewardship of the Spark & Spoon partnership will undoubtedly make a lasting impact on the lives of the Club kids and teens we serve."
Coming Soon!
The Spark & Spoon Project Family Cookbook
The Spark & Spoon Project Family Cookbook
The Spark & Spoon Project Family Cookbook is a flavorful adventure celebrating the joy of cooking, the beauty of community collaboration, and a lifelong love for healthy eating. In the upcoming cookbook, you will find a unique collection of recipes contributed by Boys & Girls Clubs of Metro Denver Club members and their families, showcasing unique traditions and flavors from around the world. Each recipe shares a vibrant and delicious story, making this cookbook a joyous journey of cultural discovery and nutritious cooking.
