Itty Bitty Bites is a fun, educational program that inspires kids to make healthy lifestyle choices with the goal of eliminating obesity. Rolled out this past spring (2010), the Itty Bitty Bite program at all Earth Fare locations includes
- Child friendly educational materials
- The Itty Bitty Bites Kid’s Healthy Meal™
- Free kid's meal on Thursday nights (4 - 8 pm with the purchase of an adult meal $5.00 or more)
"With the Itty BItty Bites meal, we are giving kids the chance to make their own nutritious choices. We are so proud of the program that we are happy to offer the meals for free on Thursday nights from 4-8pm," says Elizabeth Lapidus, Community Coordinator for the Greenville Earth Fare location on Pelham Road.
Itty Bitty Bites Educational Materials for Children
Cartoon heros such as Ghett Active, Chef Fresh, Farmer Diggit, Bea Active, and Ranchhand Rita battle against villians High Fructose Fred, Transfat Tina and Artificial Artie on activity sheets, trading cards and in a comic book series to teach children about healthy food choices. When kids order an Itty Bitty Bites Kid's Healthy Meal™ at Earth Fare Cafes, the meal includes three hero or villian trading cards and a healthy message sticker.
The Itty Bitty Bites Kid’s Healthy Meal™
Making choices is an important aspect of fighting obesity. When kids order an Itty Bitty Bites Kid’s Healthy Meal™,
they choose one main dish, a fresh side item, one snack and a nutricious drink from the plentiful menu. Main dish choices include traditional kids foods - peanut butter and jelly roll up and turkey provolone roll up, but also offer items such as a veggie hummus roll up.
The Itty Bitty Bites Kid’s Healthy Meal™ offers healthy choices at no more cost than visiting a fast food restaurant. Kid's meals at Earth Fare are $3.99 and are free on Earth Fare's Family Dinner Night, Thursday evenings (4 - 8pm)with the purchase of an adult meal.
Free Kid's Meal on Thursday Nights at Earth Fare
Families can choose to dine at Earth Fare's cafe any night of the week, but on Thursday's from 4 - 8 pm, kids can choose the Itty Bitty Bites Kid’s Healthy Meal™ at no cost as long as an adult is purchasing a meal too.
“With the introduction of the Itty Bitty Bites program, we will provide easy access to healthy meal alternatives that are fun, affordable and educational,” says, Jack Murphy, CEO of Earth Fare. “Childhood obesity is an epidemic in the nation. With one in three children classified as either obese or overweight, Earth Fare is dedicated to doing its part to eliminate childhood obesity.”
Greenville area parents can contact Elizabeth Lapidus, Greenville Community Coordinator for Earth Fare, The Healthy Supermarket for further information about the Itty Bitty Bites initiative.
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