Our Mission

We cultivate the health, resiliency and wellbeing of students and families in Jefferson County, washington.

Our current program focus is transforming food systems with our local schools. We call this initiative feed jefferson county, (food Education & Enterprise development.)

Our History

The Community Wellness Project (CWP) began in 2007 to address health and nutrition issues in Jefferson County schools. Our work has included creating and maintaining school gardens, helping food service procure local organic food, and working with educators to enhance the curriculum with agriculture, nutrition, and culinary programs.

CWP is pleased to support all local farm to school efforts in East Jefferson County; our current focus is adding capacity to Chimacum School District as they explore healthy food options for all students, implement a Farm to School program, nurture the successes they have had with school gardens, update their Wellness Policy, and help develop curriculum and technical education options.

The Community Wellness Project is a 501(c)3 non-profit organization. All donations are tax deductible. 

GOALS

To educate students, their families, school staff, and community members of the importance of childhood wellness, including nutrition:

  • To advocate for fresh, whole and seasonal foods in place of highly processed ones

  • To support the school board and administrators, food service providers and farmers to overcome barriers to buying and serving local and regionally grown foods

  • To assist in making school gardening projects successful

  • To promote efforts to offer vocational experiences in the culinary and agricultural arts, as well as a framework for entrepreneurship

  • To support classroom teachers and staff in developing projects and curriculum that promote overall wellness

STRATEGIES

  • Work hand in hand with our local farming communities to cultivate health and well being

  • Form partnerships with The Food Coop and organizations such as the Food Council to take advantage of fundraising and education opportunities

  • Write and/or administer local, state, and national grants

  • Raise philanthropic funds in a variety of ways (e.g., periodic fundraising campaigns, community outreach, farm-to-table dinners, or other educational events)

  • Inspire school staff to envision and carry out opportunities to bring healthy choices into the schools by offering Community Wellness Project mini-grants (e.g., gardens, food courses in the curriculum, and food service equipment that can take advantage of fresh and local food)