Master Chef Mark Militello will create the five-course meal to benefit FLIPANY

Who/What: SWANK Specialty Produce, the hydroponic urban farm in Loxahatchee, is hosting its next Master Chef Dinner Series that features nationally recognized Master Chefs who create a five-course dinner with specialty ingredients as well as produce grown on the Farm. Master Chef Mark Militello, a past James Beard Award winner and longtime supporter of Swank Farm, will host this event to benefit the non-profit organization FLIPANY (Florida Introduces Physical Activity and Nutrition to Youth).

When: Saturday, March 10, 2018, 7 to 10 p.m.

Where:

SWANK Specialty Produce
14311 North Rd, Loxahatchee, Florida 33470

Cost: $160.00 per person

How: To purchase tickets, visit http://flipany.org/event-directory/swank-master-ch...

Background:

Today, about one in three American kids and teens is overweight or obese, nearly triple the rate in 1963. Childhood obesity is now the No. 1 health concern among parents in the U.S., topping drug abuse and smoking (American Heart Association).

FLIPANY implements programs that focus on improving the health and wellness of overweight/obese children and their families, and preventing heart disease and diabetes in these children as they become adults. Its programs use evidence-based curriculums to teach essential skills for lifestyle changes. Its programs include childhood weight management intervention, nutrition education, dietary counseling, promotion of physical activity, structured exercise and family behavioral modification. FLIPANY gives parents and children a positive, safe approach to a healthier lifestyle, regardless of where they live or income level.

About FLIPANY 

FLIPANY’s (Florida Introduces Physical Activity & Nutrition to Youth)mission is to empower youth and their families through physical activity and nutrition education programs while raising awareness and creating policies for a healthier community. FLIPANY serves youth and families, including seniors, through collaborations with community centers, parks, and other social services agencies. For more information, visit www.FLIPANY.org.