About
Foodwise Kids is a free nutrition and wellness program for SFUSD elementary school students. The program uses the farmers market as a classroom and offers in-person participation at the Ferry Plaza Farmers Market, with virtual synchronous options available. It serves grades 1 to 5, which matches ages 6 to 10.
Programs
- Foodwise Kids — Grades 1 to 5 · Fall semester (August-December), Spring semester (January-May), Summer camps (June-August) · Free nutrition and wellness program for SFUSD elementary school students; in person at the Ferry Plaza Farmers Market, with virtual synchronous options available.
At a glance
- Ages: 6–10 years old
- General schedule: Foodwise Kids reaches out at the beginning of every school semester to schedule field trips through its pre-existing mailing list.
About the provider
Foodwise Kids launched in fall 2012. Foodwise says it reaches out at the beginning of every school semester to schedule field trips through its pre-existing mailing list. Its mission is to use the farmers market as a classroom for empowering the next generation of healthy eaters. Due to high demand, Foodwise prioritizes Title 1 SFUSD public elementary schools in grades 1 to 5 with higher percentages of BIPOC students and students eligible for free and reduced-priced lunch. Self-led farmers market field trips using free Teaching Resources are also available.
Due to high demand, Foodwise prioritizes Title 1 SFUSD public elementary schools (grades 1-5) with higher percentages of BIPOC students and students eligible for free and reduced-priced lunch. If a school is not a Title 1 public elementary school and wants a paid Foodwise Kids field trip, Foodwise says to email them. Self-led farmers market field trips using free Teaching Resources are also available.
Last updated September 18, 2026.
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