The Mets are dedicated to enhancing the health and wellness of the local community through a range of programs. Through partnerships with organizations like Hospital for Special Surgery and GrowNYC, they are able to inspire children across New York City to stay active and healthy all year round.
One such program is Mets on the Move program, presented by Hospital for Special Surgery (HSS). This gives children a fun way to learn about fitness through a Mets inspired curriculum.
In honor of National Physical Fitness and Sports Month, Mets pitchers Sean Manaea and Reed Garrett joined Mr. Met and members of HSS at P.S. 63 Old South School in Queens to visit students for a fun Mets-themed workout. The pitchers led different games and exercises throughout the event and encouraged students to stay motivated and active throughout the rest of the program, tracking as many steps as possible with their pedometer watches. The students are incentivized to take more steps as that will lead to more Mets prizes.
The Mets also visited P.S. 152 in Queens for an Eat Smart, Seed to Plate event in May. Fourth graders took part in gardening activities and prepared healthy meals led by GrowNYC staff and Mr. Met.
This Spring, the Amazin’ Mets Foundation’s Eat Smart program impacted more than 800 students across seven New York City elementary schools. The program teaches children the story and importance of locally sourced ingredients, while inspiring healthy food choices and environmental leaders.