3451 Walnut Street, Suite P-117A. Philadelphia, PA 19104. (215) 898-1600
Header
 
  Mission Programs Donors Upcoming Events Media and Curricula Get involved Contact Information  
topbox
     
 

Bookmark and Share

The Agatston Urban Nutrition Initiative (AUNI) is a university-community partnership based at the University of Pennsylvania that engages K-16+ learners in an active, real-world problem-solving curriculum that strives to improve community nutrition and wellness.

UNI programs fall into three general categories: Increasing food and nutrition knowledge. Increasing the supply of healthy foods. Encouraging and supporting active lifestyles. Read More

 
     
 
Image

Upcoming Events & AUNI News
     
 
     
   

Pasta Primavera

   
     
 
Main Ingredients
1 lb. box of whole wheat pasta

Your choice of vegetables:
A handful of cherry tomatoes
2 carrots
1 zucchini (green squash)
½ head of broccoli
1 small bell pepper
1 small red onion
1 clove garlic
¼ cup of lemon juice
¼ cup of olive oil 
½ cup parmesan cheese
fresh herbs: parsley, basil, oregano
salt & pepper to taste
 
 
   

 

AUNI Farmers Market Locations in West Philadelphia
Clark Park located at 43rd Street and Baltimore Avenue:
Saturdays 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Begins: May 2, 2009
Ends: November 28, 2009

Mohammit Park located at 47th Street and Lancaster Avenue
Wednesdays 3 to 7 p.m.
Begins May 23, 2009
Ends: TBA

 

Sayre High School and University City High School Garden Work Days (open to all)

Monday, April 6, 2009 – All day
Saturday, April 18, 2009 – Time TBA
Wednesday, April 22, 2009 – 5 to 7 p.m.
For more information or to confirm your attendance, please call Deborah Harris at 215-704-2014 

 

UNI Youth Development Crews Present:
EATS and BEATS: Annual Agatston Nutrition Initiative Benefit Dinner

DATE: Saturday, May 9, 2009
TIME: 5:30-8:30 p.m.
LOCATION: Calvary Community Center at 48th Street and Baltimore Avenue (801 South 48th Street)
PRICE: Sliding Scale Donation $15 to $50

CONTACT: Call (215)704-2014 or email EatsandBeats2009@gmail.com
This event features food prepared by our fabulous peer nutrition educators as well as live music by local musicians.  This event was sold-out last year, so be sure to get your tickets soon!

 

Eat to Live Festival

DATE: Thursday, May 28, 2009
TIME: 11 a.m. to 2 p.m.
LOCATION: University City High School Garden located behind the school at 36th and Filbert St
PRICE: Free!
CONTACT: For more information on attendance or how to partner with us at this event, please contact Karen Whitacre at 267-475-3493


This event is our largest school-based culminating event.  At this event, we celebrate the accomplishments of our students at University City High School.  Students design games and activities for students from neighboring elementary schools utilizing knowledge gained in nutrition education classes and activities throughout the academic year.  Healthy food demonstrations, games, crafts, and other fun activities are highlighted. 

 

bottombox
 
Penn Logo
AUNI is a part of the
Barbara and Edward Netter Center for Community Partnerships

at the University of Pennsylvania.