Kids are “Snackin’ It Up” in North Texas

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After-school programs are a great way for kids to learn new things, get ahead on school work, and just play around with friends. However, some after-school program leaders say they don’t always have access to healthy, energizing snacks to hand out to hungry children.

Some researchers at the Tufts University hope to change that.

The Snack It Up pilot program was created by Healthy Kids Out of School, an initiative of ChildObesity180 at Tufts University in Medford, MA.

Snack it Up connects selected out-of-school program with grocery providers to increase access to fresh fruits and vegetables for area children who participate in out-of-school activities.

The Dallas-Fort Worth area, where Latinos make up 20% of the population, has been chosen as one of the pilot locations to begin the program.

Hopefully the idea of getting healthier snacks to kids outside of school will continue to catch fire!

Get more details here!

Want to bring healthier snacks to after-school programs in your neighborhood? Check out Healthy Kids Out of School’s tip booklet on how to get it done!