Our Mission and Values
Mission Statement
EATS is dedicated to empowering and growing healthy communities with fun, food, and nutrition advocacy.
EATS' Commitment to Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion
EATS recognizes the challenges faced by the diverse and underserved populations in our community. We are committed to advancing equitable outcomes by building teams, cultivating leaders, and delivering programs based on inclusion and strengthened by diversity. We embody these words by whole-heartedly respecting and including the unique and varied voices of our community that serve to guide our mission and advocate for social change.
The EATS Vision
A healthier generation empowered by nutritional knowledge and mindful of food sustainability.
What are EATS' values and guiding principles?
EATS believes in:
- Collaboration: A collaborative effort within our greater Park City community is essential to attain a holistic approach toward healthier children and their families.
- Transparency: Knowledge and understanding about food, where it comes from and its nutrition value, are essential life skills that should be instilled throughout our community and accessible to all.
- Environmental Responsibility: Minimizing food waste and promoting composting programs, both in our schools and our greater community, is essential in climate change and sustainability efforts. We strive to teach our children and learn ourselves.
- Healthy Ingredients: Food served in our schools and our community should be based on healthy* ingredients that are nutrient-rich, minimally processed, and whole in nature; cooked on-site while using local and seasonal products as appropriate.
- Wellness: Wellness should guide our behavior and rules as they relate to food as rewards, celebrations, fundraisers and other special events. Taste and explore a variety of healthy* and nutritious foods, with the goal of broadening palates rather than forcing or expecting acceptance.
- Curiosity: An “edible education” significantly increases a willingness to try and accept new foods. Experimenting with how to grow, harvest and prepare food contributes to healthy eating habits for both children and adults.
*Healthy is defined as: Minimally processed, single-ingredients with an emphasis on fresh, whole, quality plant foods, meats/proteins, natural fats and whole grains. When possible, foods should be grown and prepared without artificial substances or processes, and organic and locally sourced.