Some of our FamilyCook tools are available for free download:

School Wellness Photovoice Tool

As School Wellness Policy work enlists the entire school community’s participation,  FamilyCook’s FREE DOWNLOAD “School Community Food Assessment”shows you how to get the  buy-in of staff, students and parents so critical to make new policies a reality.  Out toolkit includes the following:

• Pictorial presentation to get adults and students motivated to get involved
• Tutorial on using Photovoice technique to prioritize your school wellness effort
• Links to successful policies in communities across the US
• Links to supporting resources to make enforcement easier & more effective

Leading educators and educational organizations who recommend this tool:

After School Alliance

School Nutrition Association

Chef Ann Cooper

Better School Food

Community Food Security Coalition

Download the Toolkit here

Recipe for Diversity

Recipe for Diversity was created to address educators' and parents' concerns that arose as a result of the tragic events of 9/11. Our nation's collective pain has created a new emotional environment for us and our children. In this curricula, children select a healthful ethnic recipe they would like to `dedicate' to creating tolerance and celebrating the diversity around them and throughout the world. This downloadable tool will guide you, by providing 4 easy recipes representing 4 different cultures. Each is delicious, kid-friendly, healthful and fun to prepare.

Download the Toolkit here