2025-26 IMPACT REPORT

We are thrilled to share the remarkable impact of the Cooking with Gabby - Kids E.A.T. 4 Life program in your school and across LAUSD schools this academic year.

E.A.T. stands for Education, Activity, and Total Health , reflecting our holistic approach to student and family wellness.

PROGRAM REACH AT A GLANCE:

229
TOTAL SESSIONS DELIVERED

29
SCHOOL CAMPUSES SERVED

6,569
TOTAL STUDENTS REACHED

SEMESTER BREAKDOWN:

FALL 2025:
102
SESSIONS REACHING
3,224
STUDENTS

SPRING 2026:
127
SESSIONS REACHING
3,345
STUDENTS

SCHOOLS SERVED BY TYPE:

Elementary Schools:
90
SESSIONS
(3,163 STUDENTS)

Middle Schools:
11
SESSIONS
(397 STUDENTS)

High Schools:
90
SESSIONS
(1,707 STUDENTS)

K-12 Learning Centers:
5
SESSIONS
(63 STUDENTS)

virtual academies:
33
SESSIONS
(1,239 STUDENTS)

STUDENT TAKE-AWAYS:

✓ Healthy Cooking Skills
✓ Nutrition Education
✓ Literacy & Math Integration
✓ Dance & Fitness Activities
✓ Social-Emotional Learning
✓ Parent/Family Engagement
✓ Take-Home Ingredients
✓ Cultural Cuisine and Dance Exposure

PROGRAM BENEFITS FOR CHILDREN & FAMILIES:

HEALTHY COOKING SKILLS Students learn to prepare nutritious meals using fresh ingredients, building lifelong culinary skills they can share with their families at home.

NUTRITION EDUCATION Students gain understanding of food groups, portion sizes, and making healthy choices to combat childhood obesity and diet-related health issues.

LITERACY & MATH INTEGRATION Cooking activities incorporate reading recipes, measuring ingredients, and following instructions—reinforcing core academic skills in an engaging, hands-on way.

DANCE & FITNESS ACTIVITIES Physical movement and dance sessions promote active lifestyles and help students understand the connection between nutrition and physical health.

SOCIAL-EMOTIONAL LEARNING Collaborative cooking fosters teamwork, patience, joy and confidence while creating a supportive environment where students can express themselves.

FAMILY ENGAGEMENT Take-home ingredients and recipes extend learning beyond the classroom, encouraging families to cook and eat healthy meals together.

CULTURAL CUISINE and Dance EXPOSURE Students explore diverse culinary traditions, promoting cultural awareness and appreciation while expanding their palates global engagement in dance.

The Cooking with Gabby program is making a meaningful difference in the lives of LAUSD students and their families. By combining nutrition education with hands-on cooking experiences, we are empowering the next generation to make healthier choices for themselves and their communities.

Thank you for your continued partnership in supporting student health and wellness. We welcome your feedback and are excited for the 2026-2027 school year!