Take a Seat at the Table

Become a monthly supporter of our mission

We support over 45 schools, 160+ classrooms, and 2,558 children and their families. By joining our Monthly Giving Circle, you fund the access to healthy and fresh foods for children in these schools.

Join the Kitchen today

TAKE A SEAT

  • Fully funds the fresh ingredients for 1
    classroom each month*.
  • Receive monthly email updates and authentic, adorable Letters to Willow (our educational puppet) written by the preschoolers.

BRING A FRIEND

  • Scales the program up to provide monthly ingredients for 2 classrooms*
  • Receive the updates, the letters, AND a special physical gift featuring the FamilyCook mantra.

SET THE WHOLE TABLE

  • Becomes the ultimate anchor, fully fueling the food ecosystem monthly for an entire small preschool.
  • Receive everything in the other tiers, PLUS our highest-rated seasonal recipes to bring our flavors into your kitchen.

*How your gift makes a difference: To ensure your dollar goes further, monthly gifts are pooled into our general fund. This powers everything from backend operations and staff to direct program costs, giving us the flexible resources to deliver fresh food across all our communities.

Small Bites, Massive Impact

Education

Teachers report enhanced vocabulary, early math skills, and improved executive function thanks to the sequencing design of our cooking programs.

Child Nutrition

3000+ NYC toddlers already happily "nibbling" on asparagus, cucumbers, and beets at lunch.

Family-Wide Impact

Evaluated schools report a statistically significant increase in children's willingness to try new foods at school and at home.

Your Contributions are Real: Shaping Family Food Culture & Health

Our data shows that when children bring these habits home, families experience a massive shift toward cooking together and a proven decrease in reliance on fast-food takeout. You aren't just changing a school lunch; you're changing a family’s culture and health.

Free Easy Pantry Meals E-Book

Dinner's already in your kitchen

Grab our FREE e-book for easy, family-friendly meals—no store trip required!