The Girl Scouts Troop 1986 is working hard on their 2013 intergenerational project at the VNSNY CHOICE Adult Day Center. The goal of this year’s initiative is to create nutrition-related in home activity kits for an underserved community in Westchester. Some bags will go to VNSNY CHOICE Westchester and others may go to a Meals on Wheels Program in Mt. Vernon.
A few months ago, Troop 1986 Heart of the Hudson, came to the Center to introduce the project. The Girl Scouts gave a cooking demonstration and led a discussion group reminiscing about favorite recipes. They’re gathering recipes from our seniors to create an intergenerational cookbook that will be included with the 2013 activity kit. Also included in the bags will be nutrition information, puzzles and word games.
It was so interesting to hear about how cooking was an important part of the seniors’ family histories. Not only does cooking bring families together it’s also a vital way to bring family traditions and cultures to future generations. And the meals and recipes sounded delicious! We can’t wait to see what the Girl Scouts come up with when the kit is introduced.
