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We’ve teamed up with FoodShare to deliver a sport & nutrition program for students in grades 4-6.

Evidence-based Research

Everything we do at MLSE LaunchPad is grounded in a solid foundation of internal and external research. Our highly qualified research team leads innovative Sport for Development research projects to generate learnings that will support youth to thrive inside and outside of our building.

Direct Youth participation

MLSE LaunchPad members regularly share input through short, user-friendly questionnaires designed specifically for them. Youth and parents also meet with research staff in focus groups, where they share their insights on a range of topics from registration processes to the design of new program curriculum

Research Partner Collaboration

We’re also collaborating with academic research partners at institutions to increase the quality, rigor, and reach of our research. Direct youth input informs decision-making and quality improvement every day.

Program Overview

Through the program a greater comfortability in food skills is expected, with improvements in life skills such as critical thinking, teamwork, trying new things and self-care.

Day to Day Activities

Each session includes an interactive nutrition lesson, facilitated by Foodshare staff, and physical literacy activity facilitated by our MLSE LaunchPad coaches.

Program Goals

The program teaches physical literacy and food literacy to help students be active and healthy for life by challenging students to incorporate their learnings into their lives inside and outside the classroom.

desired program Outcomes

01

Try New Things

Learn how simple it is to incorporate green foods and physical activity.
02

Critical Thinking

Learn how to look for accessible alternatives for food and ways to keep active.
03

Self-Care

Learn how food and physical activity can affect mental and emotional health.
04

Teamwork

Learn how to create their own nutritious recipes and creative physical activities.
learn more about our partner, FoodShare
FoodShare is a food justice organization, advocating for the right to food, and working to challenge the systemic barriers that keep people from accessing the food they need to thrive.  FoodShare collaborates with many local organizations, grassroots groups, and community leaders to advance the goals of food justice. In partnership with MLSE LaunchPad, FoodShare seeks to have ongoing and meaningful conversations about food justice and equity, as a means of relationship and movement building.

Key program Concepts

Wrap it up! Culture, Food, & Race
Learn to look at issues from a different lens
Sugar & Cents: Is Wealth Good For Your Health?
Learn to make informed decisions about what to consume, but also understanding that the same options aren’t always available to everyone
Herbalicious Snacks: Body Positivity
Learn how Self-Care can be used as a form of advocacy, healing, and recovery
Signature Salads: Climate Action
Learn how Self-Care can be used as a form of advocacy, healing, and recovery

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