Nourishing Identities
Nourishing Identities supports Latine immigrant families through culturally sustaining nutrition education. This means we provide programs that help young people reconnect with their family values and food traditions, while also promoting eating habits that can decrease the risk of chronic disease.
Instead of focusing only on nutrients and rules of "healthy" versus "not healthy", we take a people-first approach to food. We see food as a reflection of culture, a catalyst for family bonding, and a centerpiece of community celebration culture.
Nourishing Identities programs promote health equity and cultural resilience by leveraging voices in Nutrition, Public Health, and Child Development, and by strengthening partnerships with community-based organizations to support community-led initiatives.
For Youth
- Sobremesa, hands-on cooking activities that celebrate traditional dishes across cultures while building healthy, shame-free relationships with food. By combining cultural food knowledge with nutrition science, the program fosters pride, strengthens food literacy, and supports lifelong wellness.
Our youth programs are currently only offered through our active partnerships with schools and community organizations. If your organization is interested in partnering with us, send us an email at hdcc@sjsu.edu!
For Families
- Cocinando Juntos, interactive family nutrition workshops (Coming Spring 2027)
For the Community
- Growing Together, free community event, perfect for families!
- Join us for family-friendly activities, community resources, a Ballet Folklórico lesson, and free food
- Friday, October 2nd from 5pm-7pm at Payne Avenue Friendship Park
