With a book in one hand and leafy greens in the other, children and their families enjoyed a storytime and hands-on cooking demo event that blended the magic of stories with healthy eating.
On February 4, 2025, Heluna Health, in collaboration with PHFE WIC, hosted a special storytime featuring Poquita’s Garden, read by author Lalo Alcaraz! This inspiring story of a young girl creating a community garden, ensuring access to fresh fruits and vegetables for all—beautifully reflects WIC’s mission to promote nutrition and health.
Growing Hope Gardens led a fun food prep activity where children made and enjoyed fresh salads, while the Little by Little School Readiness Program provided many books and developmental handouts to support early literacy. Each child also took home a copy of Poquita’s Garden! We were honored to welcome Kamille Hemsworth, representing Assemblymember Michelle Rodriguez, who recognized Kiran Saluja for WIC’s impact and shared valuable community resources.
The event wrapped up with families receiving nutrition and early literacy materials, ensuring children grow healthy and ready for school. A heartfelt thank you to everyone who made this event possible!
