Lifting Our Communities Up: Strategies for Faith Leaders to Fight Hunger When School’s Out
“God comes to the hungry in the form of food.” — Mahatma Gandhi The faith community is no stranger to feeding the hungry. Nor is it an unfamiliar activity to bring comfort to families in need or bring smiles to children’s faces. Summer presents a unique opportunity for faith communities to support the well-being of [...]
Cities, Schools & Community Partners: Working Together for Healthy Summers Webinar
The “Cities, Schools, and Community Partners” webinar highlights the different ways in which elected officials, city agencies, school districts, and community-based organizations can work together to ensure that kids have access to healthy food and opportunities to stay active and engaged when school’s out. Watch the recorded webinar here. Target audience: Elected city leaders, child nutrition [...]
Strategies for Community Organizations: Serve Free Summer Meals to Help Kids in Your Community
Watch the recorded webinar here. Looking for ways to support kids this summer and develop stronger community partnerships? This webinar will provide community-based organizations with practical information to start or expand a summer meal program through the USDA’s Summer Food Service Program (SFSP). Target Audience: Community organizations looking for opportunities to support families and kids. [...]
Strategies for Schools: Building a Robust Summer Meal Program in Tough Economic Times
Watch the recorded webinar here. Looking for new opportunities to support students and develop stronger community partnerships? Summer meal programs offer a great opportunity to keep students healthy so they return to school ready to learn. Target Audience: School/school district child nutrition directors, county office of education staff, business services directors, superintendents, and other school [...]