Nutrition and family wellness advocate organization Healthy Family Project recently brought together more than 100 dietitians attending the annual Food Nutrition Conference & Expo in Denver for a lively evening and philanthropy.
The goal of the event was to foster connections among nutrition professionals and sponsor brands, and it exceeded expectations by delivering a unique blend of networking, education and charitable giving, according to a news release.
“We’ve always had a deep appreciation for the impact dietitians make in our communities,” Amanda Keefer, Healthy Family Project’s managing director, said in the release. “The goal of our event was to provide this key demographic the chance to kick back and have fun while learning more about our sponsors and the mission of Healthy Family Project.”
Sponsors of the event included Envy Apples, LunchBots, North Carolina Sweetpotatoes, Shuman Farms, USA Pears and Yo Quiero. At the event, sponsors showcased products and brand messaging and were included in the restaurant’s culinary experience. Additionally, trivia questions were crafted around the event sponsors, challenging dietitians’ knowledge while creating camaraderie and awarding prizes, the release said.
A highlight of the night was the collective effort to give back to the community. In the spirit of the event’s theme, “fuel good, do good,” event sponsors made a donation to the Food Bank of the Rockies. Together, the sponsors pledged the equivalent of 350,000 meals to support families in need.
Charlene Moser, corporate partnerships manager at the Food Bank of the Rockies, spoke about the crucial impact the food bank has in the Denver area, emphasizing the importance of such charitable initiatives, according to the release.
