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ABOUT ActiveChefs
Mission To promote health, educate and empower children to make healthier choices through experiential learning, provide nutritious food and equal opportunities to those in need, and help build strong, inclusive and healthy school-communities. ActiveChefs is a not-for-profit charitable organization (Canadian registered charity) dedicated to promoting health, educating & empowering children & families through experiential learning at various schools & community sites.
We promote food literacy and encourage kids to try new, multicultural foods and eat fresh local produce. We provide equitable access to healthy food to fight hunger & poverty, help achieve self-reliance, equity, food and nutrition security. Our programs highlight the importance of healthy eating, cooking, nutrition & food education, physical literacy and active lifestyle. We also focus on diversity, multicultural awareness, greater socio-economic inclusion, family engagement and community building. This approach eventually provides a broad range of health, economic, educational, social and other benefits. We are encouraged by the consistent support and contributions of our volunteers, voluntary board members, donors, sponsors, partners and generosity of our community, helping us make a positive impact in the lives of those we serve and in helping create a more vibrant, healthier, inclusive and stronger community.
“Because we are passionate about educating the whole child we believe a continued partnership with ActiveChefs is a great opportunity to educate our students in the benefits of healthy living and to provide opportunities to explore, prepare and eat foods from the world. Together we can provide future opportunities for learning and promote healthy, active living to our entire community." -- Michelle Newlands, Principal, HDSB
“We’ve had the pleasure of working with ActiveChefs on three extremely successful school events focused on increasing parent involvement in our school while promoting healthy lifestyles for children.”
-- Catholic School Council, Oakville, ON
“My daughter came out of her shell, became more sociable. Amazing program”
-- Jennifer, Parent
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HIGHLIGHTS
ActiveChefs by the Numbers: 2011 Founded & Incorporated 20,000+ Program Participants - Children & Families Served 100+ Schools & Community Neighborhoods Positively Impacted 100% Funds Raised Go Towards Programs & Charitable Activities 5,000+ Vulnerable and Disadvantaged Families Benefited 300+ Volunteers, Instructors & Facilitators $1 Million+ Worth of resources, food, opportunities & experiences provided Our Board of Directors Ms. Aman Jaspal, B.A.(Hons.), MBA- Founding Executive Director & Secretary Mr. Kapil Jaspal, B.Com., MBA - Founding Member & Chair Ms. Sally Hum, B.A. - Treasurer Dr. Sonica Singhal, BDS, MPH, MSc, PhD - Director Ms. Karolina Otto, B.Sc., RD - Director 
Continuing the work to give kids a healthier and better future
“Well I can certainly say that ActiveChefs rocks! The food preparation was
fun and everyone learned about healthy eating. The active games were very engaging. Everyone went home with a recipe to try with their families... ...let the cooking begin!" -- Gayle Casey, Oakville Public Library
“What a fantastic program! Thanks ActiveChefs, I hope you are back soon!”
-- Angela, Parent 
Active play goes a long way towards kids health and happiness!
“ActiveChefs program is one of the additional supports that can be used to bridge the gap for our most vulnerable students. Thank you so much for contributing to the health and well-being of the JM Denyes community.”
-- Beth Slater and Krista Miller, Teachers, HDSB
“Thank you very much, my son in grade 4 really liked the afternoon spent with ActiveChefs learning to make sushi. Great experience and another healthy choice to add to the menu.” -- Elise, Parent
“Bonus is the fact the program is in our local community” -- Carolyn, Parent
“ActiveChefs has provided another opportunity for our students to connect with positive and supportive adults while learning about different cultures.”
-- Paula Dominick, Principal, HCDSB
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Culinary creations just for 'Girls Retreat'
Guide to shellfish
At the Loblaws-Superstore
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“I hope that we can repeat the program soon as the children learn a great deal, not just how to prepare tasty, nutritional food, but also about team work, world geography and respect for other cultures and traditions.”
-- Rev. Brian Galligan, Rector, St. Alban's Church, Acton
“Congratulations for creating such an interesting and important program. What life lesson could be more profound than teaching our kids how to feed themselves.” -- Ann Lawlor, Councillor, Halton Hills
 Daily dose of nature makes our lives healthier and happier |
Clr. Jon Hurst watching the kids in action
Healthful protein source
ActiveChefs 'Food Sense' in partnership with Loblaw / Real Canadian Superstore
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Educating children about nutrition, healthy eating and the importance of a well-balanced diet.
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Helping strengthen and build healthy & vibrant communities!
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