Hands‑On Classroom Nutrition Education Services

This contract awards Santa Fe Public Schools a one‑year, $80,000 professional‑services engagement with Cooking with Kids Inc. to deliver a comprehensive, hands‑on nutrition‑education program for approximately 4,000 elementary‑school students across 14 schools. The vendor will provide bilingual curriculum aligned with state and national standards, classroom lessons, cafeteria food tastings, after‑school and summer activities, digital resources for teachers, and program evaluation in partnership with the University of New Mexico. The service is classified as a sole‑source procurement based on unique expertise and a long‑standing partnership with the district. • Hands‑on nutrition lessons, equipment, and food supplies for classroom and cafeteria activities. • Bilingual (Spanish/English) curriculum tied to Common Core, NGSS, and National Health Education Standards. • After‑school/summer programming, teacher support, and evaluation through UNM’s Prevention Research Center.