It’s Feel Good Friday! 2024 was such an exciting year for Real Food for Real Kids! We celebrated our 20th birthday, opened a second facility, and welcomed some amazing new partners to our journey. We’re truly grateful to be part of such a wonderful community, and it brings us so much joy to be able to give back in meaningful ways. Here’s just some of the ways we were able to spread good energy: Donated over $70,000 worth of surplus food to Parkdale Community Food Bank & Good Shepherd MinistriesDonated & delivered over 5,800 hot lunches to YMCA Sprott House & Wagner GreenContributed toys and funds to Macaulay Centres for ChildrenProvided 1400 pieces of fresh fruit to participants at the YMCA 5K Charity RunRan a clothing drive for New Circles GLOW Clothing BankLooking ahead to 2025 and beyond, we’re more excited than ever to keep this momentum going. With more potential partnerships on the horizon bringing new opportunities to give back, we’re ready to build on the strides we made in 2024 and hope to do even more. Stay tuned as we continue doing our part to make a positive impact on our community, and inspire healthier & happier futures. #feelgoodfriday #givingback #charitabledonations
Our monthly newsletter, What’s Cookin’, is like having a front row seat to all the ways we bring real, delicious and nutritious foods to life for the little ones. Sign up today & start enjoying:
🍎Monthly menus that show you what kids are eating at child care every day.
🥣New #RealFoodRecipes shared every month so you can make RFRK magic in your own kitchen.
🍴Menu highlights & new additions that showcase our creativity, real ingredients, and global flavours.
📖Kids' books that promote food literacy & celebrate cultural diversity.
📚Fun food facts to spark curiosity and inspire conversations about yummy ingredients.
🕵️♀️Behind-the-scenes scoop on what the Real Food Team is up to.
🏡Info on local community events from our partners.
Stay in the know with all the delicious details! If you haven’t subscribed yet, go to rfrk.com/whats-cookin/ (link in bio) to get in on the fun right away.
#whatscookin #monthlynewsletter #realfoodforrealkids
🌟 Watch as our mini masterchef effortlessly recreates our famous Cocoa Chic’pea Spread—an irresistible and healthy snack that’s perfect for your Halloween celebrations or any occasion! 🎃✨ This is the same recipe we use in our catering service, just scaled down for your home kitchen!
Thanks to our #RealFoodRecipes, this delightful treat comes together with just 5 ingredients and 5 simple steps—making it as easy to prepare as it is scrumptious!
Add this chillingly chocolatey yet Hallow-healthy snack to your spooky festivities by subscribing to our newsletter, What’s Cookin’ at rfrk.com/whats-cookin/. By subscribing, you’ll gain access to this exclusive recipe and many more favourites straight from our catering menu that are sure to impress.
Don’t miss out on the fun—join us and bring the taste of our catering right to your kitchen! 🎉👩🍳
#chocolate #halloween #halloweensnack
Engage flavour boosters! We’re introducing a fresh & fun way to add fruit variety to our snack menu with real fruit purées.
All three Blueberry, Strawberry & Mango flavours are crafted with real fruit that’s cooked down into a velvety smooth dream & naturally sweetened with a splash of maple syrup.
We also love how they add a burst of colour to our favourite snacks, like the custom Vanilla Maple Yogurt! Watch how the Blueberry purée swirls into a purple feast for the eyes. 🫐💜
#healthysnacks #purée #eatrealfood
Want the recipes for these popular Real Food for Real Kids meals & snacks? Ready to finally deliver when your kid asks for their favourite child care food at home? We got you.
Sign up to our monthly newsletter, What’s Cookin’, for exclusive access to our Real Food Recipes! Join here: rfrk.com/whats-cookin
If you’re already subscribed, check your inbox for the first monthly recipe release, just in time for Halloween: Cocoa Chic’pea Spread!
THIS is Real Food for Real Kids
Wow - it’s hard to believe this video is now over 10 years old (they grow up so fast)! While so much has happened in that time, we’ve always stayed focused on our mission of enabling & inspiring a lifetime of healthy eating – and having a ton of fun while we’re at it!
#realfood #realfoodforrealkids #eatrealfood #healthyfood #healthykids #kidsfood #rfrk #20thbirthday
As we reflect on the past 20 years of our mission of enabling & inspiring a lifetime of healthy eating, we ask ourselves how we’ve impacted the kids that we’ve served.
To answer that, we followed up with Juliette, one of the first RFRK babies who also grew up next door to our founder, Lulu!
Juliette describes the excitement of witnessing Lulu test new recipes in the kitchen and fondly remembers Mac n' Cheese as her favourite RFRK dish. Best of all, her healthy eating habits she adopted as a child have stayed with her into adulthood, guiding her food choices at university!
Do you know an RFRK kid from the early days who remembers our food? We'd love to hear from you!
#rfrkurns20 #Keepingitreal #rfrkbabies
Happy holidays from everyone from everyone at Real Food for Real Kids! We hope you're able to create some magical memories with those you love.
#happyholidays #holidays #merrychristmas
Do you celebrate Diwali? We hope you’ve been able to make some special memories with family and friends this year.
In honour of the Festival of Lights, we’re bringing back a Diwali-themed morning snack inspired by Mango Lassi! Using our custom RFRK Vanilla Maple Yogurt as the base and topped with our house-made mango sauce, this is an exciting flavour combination that everyone can enjoy. Yum!
#mangolassi #mangosauce #mangosmoothie #realfood #eatrealfood #realfoodforrealkids #diwali #healthysnacks #kidsnacks
Happy 2023!
Cheers to keepin' it real in 2023!
