a BRAVE new world
What a First Bite Means:
A child's “first bites” into solid foods marks a significant milestone in their development, transitioning from the familiar embrace of milk and breastfeeding to a world of diverse tastes and textures. Introducing purees becomes a delightful initiation, as these “first bites” blends of fruits, vegetables, and sometimes proteins provide a gentle introduction to new flavours.
Growth Development:
Baby cereals, fortified with essential nutrients, contribute to necessary growth and development. Baby snacks, carefully crafted to be age-appropriate “first bites”, offer a playful experience while encouraging fine motor skills and self-feeding. Among these, Pablum, a renowned cereal for infants, helps to aid in the crucial stages of early development. As parents embark on this culinary “first bites” journey with their little ones, they play a pivotal role in shaping not only their taste preferences but also fostering a healthy relationship with food, setting the stage for a lifetime of proper nutrition and well-being.
“First Bites - How we educate
Share and Empower:
Through engaging content and resources, we aim to educate parents and caregivers about the significance of diversifying a child's diet with purees, baby cereals, snacks, and the renowned Pablum, fostering optimal growth and development.
Highlight Nutritional Milestones:
Emphasize key nutritional milestones in a child's culinary journey, showcasing how each stage contributes to their overall well-being and cognitive development.
Encourage Playful Exploration:
Inspire parents to turn mealtime into a playful exploration, using age-appropriate snacks and cereals to nurture a child's curiosity, fine motor skills, and independence in self-feeding.
Collaborate with Experts:
Partner with pediatric nutritionists and experts to provide credible information, practical tips, and personalized guidance for parents navigating the exciting yet challenging terrain of introducing solid foods.
Success Stories: Create a community where parents can share their success stories, challenges, and creative approaches to making the transition from milk to solid foods a delightful and memorable experience.
“first Bites” - Your Moment
"First Bites" is not just a campaign; it's a chance to empower parents, celebrate the joy of culinary exploration, and ensure that every child's “first bites” into solid foods is nourished with love, care, and essential nutrients. Together, let's create a world where the first bites are not just meals but moments of growth and flourishing health.
How can I help?
Non-perishable food donations in smaller quantities can be brought to the main entrance door at the
Saskatoon Food Bank & Learning Centre Located at 202 Avenue C South, Saskatoon. Donations can be placed in the red cart beside reception.
Food donations in large quantities can be brought directly to the warehouse door located at the back of the
Saskatoon Food Bank & Learning Centre, accessed using the back alley off of 21st St. W.
Want to make a monetary donation?
Monetary donations can be made via Credit Card on our donation page by clicking here.
Cash or Cheque Donations can be delivered to The Saskatoon Food Bank & Learning Centre at 202 Avenue C South, Saskatoon, SK, S7K 1N2
A tax receipt will be issued within 10 days for donations greater than $20.
E-transfers can be sent to our Financial Administrator, Lorri Baird, at lorri.b@saskatoonfoodbank.ca. Please provide your email address and email in message.
For any further questions regarding donations, please contact our Executive Coordinator, Bella Josue, at bella.j@saskatoonfoodbank.ca