2019 Ambassador Leaders Community Action Plan - Rise Up! Ambassador Leaders
This document outlines plans to start a nonprofit organization to provide food to low-income families. The organization's vision is to give struggling families reliable access to nutritious food through a collection program where kids participate after school every other day. An action plan details securing space, researching funding sources, creating eligibility criteria, and obtaining food supplies. Potential roadblocks like lack of support, funds and resources are addressed. The document encourages volunteers and donations to accomplish the goal of feeding those in need in the local community.
This document summarizes the Weekend Backpack Program run by the Westmoreland County Food Bank. The program provides nutritious food for children to take home on weekends when they do not have access to school meals. It began in response to children coming to school hungry. The food bank works with schools to identify children in need and fill backpacks with easy to prepare food once a month. Volunteers help pack the backpacks. The program currently operates at 3 sites but seeks sponsors to expand to more children in need.
According to statistics from local food banks, around 27,000 people in Hamilton County received food from pantries in 2013, with the county having the second highest rate of food insecurity out of the 21 counties served. The top challenges reported by agencies were a lack of money, food, volunteers, and transportation funds. Nearly 5,000 children live in poverty in the county and over 9,000 received free or reduced lunches in 2013, demonstrating a continued need for assistance with hunger in the local community.
This document discusses school food and farm to school programs. It provides information on:
1) How school nutrition programs are funded, with most money coming from federal and student sources. It also outlines how money is spent, mostly on labor, food, and supplies.
2) The history of school food programs in the US and pioneering figures who helped establish them.
3) Current trends to promote child nutrition and health through initiatives like "Farm to School" which connect schools to local farms.
4) Barriers to local food procurement in schools and ways programs are working to overcome these.
This document provides information about a childhood obesity awareness campaign for school students. It discusses the high rates of childhood obesity in the US and various health risks associated with obesity. The campaign aims to educate students, parents, and schools about promoting healthy lifestyles and nutrition. Suggestions include eating more whole grains and produce, limiting sugary drinks and screen time, getting daily exercise, and offering healthy meals and snacks at schools. The document also references the Choose My Plate guidelines and 5-2-1-0 concept to prevent obesity.
The document outlines the Be Fit, Be Cool campaign by the American Association of Physicians of Indian Origin (AAPI) to raise awareness of childhood obesity. The campaign will partner with schools and community organizations to educate about healthy lifestyles and advocate for policy changes. Key elements of the campaign include adopting schools to hold events that feature speakers, distribute materials, and host walkathons. AAPI is requesting assistance from partners to identify high-risk schools and support events in their areas.
2019 Ambassador Leaders Community Action Plan - Rise Up! Ambassador Leaders
This document outlines plans to start a nonprofit organization to provide food to low-income families. The organization's vision is to give struggling families reliable access to nutritious food through a collection program where kids participate after school every other day. An action plan details securing space, researching funding sources, creating eligibility criteria, and obtaining food supplies. Potential roadblocks like lack of support, funds and resources are addressed. The document encourages volunteers and donations to accomplish the goal of feeding those in need in the local community.
This document summarizes the Weekend Backpack Program run by the Westmoreland County Food Bank. The program provides nutritious food for children to take home on weekends when they do not have access to school meals. It began in response to children coming to school hungry. The food bank works with schools to identify children in need and fill backpacks with easy to prepare food once a month. Volunteers help pack the backpacks. The program currently operates at 3 sites but seeks sponsors to expand to more children in need.
According to statistics from local food banks, around 27,000 people in Hamilton County received food from pantries in 2013, with the county having the second highest rate of food insecurity out of the 21 counties served. The top challenges reported by agencies were a lack of money, food, volunteers, and transportation funds. Nearly 5,000 children live in poverty in the county and over 9,000 received free or reduced lunches in 2013, demonstrating a continued need for assistance with hunger in the local community.
This document discusses school food and farm to school programs. It provides information on:
1) How school nutrition programs are funded, with most money coming from federal and student sources. It also outlines how money is spent, mostly on labor, food, and supplies.
2) The history of school food programs in the US and pioneering figures who helped establish them.
3) Current trends to promote child nutrition and health through initiatives like "Farm to School" which connect schools to local farms.
4) Barriers to local food procurement in schools and ways programs are working to overcome these.
This document provides information about a childhood obesity awareness campaign for school students. It discusses the high rates of childhood obesity in the US and various health risks associated with obesity. The campaign aims to educate students, parents, and schools about promoting healthy lifestyles and nutrition. Suggestions include eating more whole grains and produce, limiting sugary drinks and screen time, getting daily exercise, and offering healthy meals and snacks at schools. The document also references the Choose My Plate guidelines and 5-2-1-0 concept to prevent obesity.
The document outlines the Be Fit, Be Cool campaign by the American Association of Physicians of Indian Origin (AAPI) to raise awareness of childhood obesity. The campaign will partner with schools and community organizations to educate about healthy lifestyles and advocate for policy changes. Key elements of the campaign include adopting schools to hold events that feature speakers, distribute materials, and host walkathons. AAPI is requesting assistance from partners to identify high-risk schools and support events in their areas.
This document provides guidance on organizing a childhood obesity awareness event at a local school. It outlines the resources needed, including money for promotional items, volunteers, and educational materials. It then describes how to coordinate with the school principal and local health department to select a date and plan activities. Suggested activities include interactive health lessons, a walkathon, and giving students seeds and snacks to take home. The goal is to educate students about healthy eating and exercise in a fun way while promoting the childhood obesity awareness campaign.
There are many local food programs in Philadelphia that bring healthier foods to local grocery stores from share crop farms in California, Washington, and Florida. The city is rich with healthy and flavorful food choices at outdoor markets and in neighborhoods, grocery stores, restaurants, and schools, showing the community's care to make the city a better place through shared efforts.
The document discusses how food companies hide the true sugar content of their products from consumers. They do this through misleading labeling terms like "low sugar" and "lightly sweetened", claiming "no added sugar" for products with concentrated fruit juice, and using multiple types of sugars in small amounts to avoid listing them prominently in ingredients. There are over 60 different names for sugars on labels that don't sound like sugar. This deception can trick consumers into exceeding recommended daily sugar limits, increasing risks for health issues like obesity, diabetes and heart disease. Stakeholders like the FDA and public health agencies aim to better educate consumers and require clearer food labeling to enable more informed choices.
Food prices in 2022 were the highest in 36 years due to high demand for certain foods caused by weather conditions, pesticides, and poor crop yields from issues like lack of rain or early frosts. While higher food prices benefit farmers, they hurt many consumers and can cause people in poor countries or those who can't afford food to go hungry or even die. Both short and long term, high food prices negatively impact the economy and public health. Potential solutions include increasing food aid and assistance programs, improving farming conditions and irrigation, and boosting food production to raise supplies and lower costs.
This document discusses the issue of global hunger, noting that over 800 million people suffer from acute hunger and malnutrition, including almost 200 million children under age 5. It states that children are disproportionately impacted by famine due to their small bodies' limited ability to store nutrients. The document encourages readers to help address this issue by donating as little as 10 euros per month to the account number provided or calling for more information.
This powerpoint discusses food insecurity in the United States during the holidays. It notes that while the holidays are typically a time of food and gifts for many, it is also a time of added stress for those worrying about their next meal. The document states that over 48 million Americans, including 32.8 million adults and 15.3 million children, live in food insecure households. It provides information on the effects of food insecurity, including that people with low incomes often have to choose between budgeting for groceries or eating out. Resources are given for organizations working to relieve food insecurity like Feeding America and the Redwood Empire Food Bank.
This document discusses the rising issue of childhood obesity in the UK and factors that influence it. Key factors include genetics, diet, environment, socioeconomic status, and marketing of unhealthy foods. Marketing strategies like ads featuring celebrities and cartoons are able to attract children and influence their eating habits, according to researchers. Studies found that kids express wanting advertised junk foods after seeing ads and feel tempted to purchase them. Solutions proposed include limiting junk food marketing to kids and promoting education about healthy eating. If left unaddressed, childhood obesity could increase risk of chronic diseases and public health costs.
This document discusses the challenges low-income families face in addressing obesity. It notes that while unhealthy foods are cheaper, healthy options like fruits and vegetables are too expensive for many low-income families. It also states that gym memberships are prohibitively expensive, costing over $50 per week. The document shares the experience of a single mother living on less than $1,000 per month who struggles to afford healthy food and activities to help her overweight child lose weight given financial constraints. It argues that low-income families need more assistance and resources to effectively address obesity issues.
Importance of fruits and vegetables in your child's dietAziza Qureshi
As you know the importance of fruits and veggies for youur young ones. Learn how to make them like it and eat it without any fuss.Follow https://www.mommyscornerme.com/ for more mom tips.
Many households in the Philippines cannot afford to eat more than one meal per day, resulting in malnutrition. Malnutrition occurs when intake of nutrients is inadequate or excessive, disrupting health. Effects of malnutrition include problems with physical and mental development as well as low energy levels. To help address this issue, the community can organize feeding programs, identify high-need areas, and raise funds to feed vulnerable groups, especially children.
Childhood obesity is a serious global public health problem. It can lead to health issues like high blood pressure, diabetes, and social discrimination. Parenting factors such as less home cooking, easy access to junk food, large portions, and less outdoor activity contribute to childhood obesity. Food marketing also influences children - they see many more ads for unhealthy drinks than healthy ones. To prevent childhood obesity, parents should limit screen time, offer balanced meals, and encourage outdoor activity while cities consider restricting junk food advertising.
The document discusses the benefits of afterschool meal programs for students, including providing nutrition for food insecure children and supporting educational activities; it provides information on eligibility and reimbursement rates for the Child and Adult Care Food Program (CACFP) that helps fund afterschool meals; and it offers best practices and resources for implementing a CACFP afterschool meals program.
Feed their Need is a campaign to end childhood hunger in Maine by 2015 by providing meals to children in need. For every dollar donated, 10 meals will be provided to a hungry child in Maine. People can learn more and help by donating at www.facebook.com/SOSMaine.
Childhood obesity is increasing in the United States and can lead to health issues. Parents can help by making healthier food choices more available and accessible to children, limiting junk food, and encouraging physical activity. Actions parents can take include buying more vegetables and fruits, using smaller portions, being role models by participating in outdoor activities with children, and setting rules around food and screen time. Addressing childhood obesity requires efforts across multiple levels since it is influenced by cultural, environmental, political, and socioeconomic factors.
The raindrops second harvest food bank of greater new orleans & acadiana-2550SuperServiceChallenge2013
On November 16th, the author and their group volunteered with Second Harvest Food Bank to glean citrus at a local farm in Plaquemines Parish. The Buford Family had generously donated leftover fresh fruit to help families in need. With the help of volunteers, over 25,000 pounds of fresh fruit was collected to provide to those who may not otherwise have access to fresh produce. Fighting hunger requires a community effort, and volunteer gleaning is important for the food bank's mission of distributing food to those in need across south Louisiana.
The document discusses the importance of summer food programs in Maryland for combating childhood hunger. It notes that while many children receive free or reduced-price meals during the school year, only a small percentage continue to receive meals in the summer. The document then provides best practices for summer food program operators, including serving healthy and appealing meals, incorporating physical activities, and conducting outreach in the community to increase participation. Resources from the state agency and advocacy organizations are also mentioned to help programs operate successfully.
The document discusses the importance of summer food programs in Maryland for combating childhood hunger. It notes that while many children receive free or reduced-price meals during the school year, only a small percentage continue to receive meals in the summer. The document provides best practices for summer food sponsors, including operating programs for as long as possible, serving appealing and nutritious meals, incorporating physical activities, and conducting outreach in the community. It also discusses resources available for sponsors from the state agency and Maryland Hunger Solutions.
Meals of Hope is requesting $65,000 from the Walmart Foundation to fund their Kids Deserve Better - Weekend Meal Packs program. The program will provide 400 food insecure children in Florida with bags containing 6 meals and 1 milk to take home on weekends when school meals are not available. Each bag costs $4.65 to produce and will be distributed through 6 schools and after school programs in Lee, Hendry, Collier, and Palm Beach counties. The funding will help alleviate hunger for children who currently face 68 hours without reliable access to food on weekends.
2018 Ambassador Leaders Community Action Plan - Sweet 16Ambassador Leaders
The organization aims to address hunger and promote nutrition education. It will establish a community garden and greenhouse to grow and distribute healthy foods. Volunteers will help with operations and deliveries. The goal is to teach low-income families, especially children, about nutrition and provide them better access to quality foods to improve health outcomes. Plans are outlined for winter production, transportation, volunteers, marketing and following relevant regulations. The hope is to eventually expand this model to other communities facing hunger.
This document discusses hunger in Pierce County, Washington. It notes that over 15% of households in Washington struggle with food insecurity. Groups that are particularly at risk of hunger include children, the working poor, seniors, and the homeless. The document provides information on local food banks and resources for those in need or wanting to help. It encourages donations of food and time as well as being informed about the issue and sharing available resources to help address hunger in the community.
This document provides guidance on organizing a childhood obesity awareness event at a local school. It outlines the resources needed, including money for promotional items, volunteers, and educational materials. It then describes how to coordinate with the school principal and local health department to select a date and plan activities. Suggested activities include interactive health lessons, a walkathon, and giving students seeds and snacks to take home. The goal is to educate students about healthy eating and exercise in a fun way while promoting the childhood obesity awareness campaign.
There are many local food programs in Philadelphia that bring healthier foods to local grocery stores from share crop farms in California, Washington, and Florida. The city is rich with healthy and flavorful food choices at outdoor markets and in neighborhoods, grocery stores, restaurants, and schools, showing the community's care to make the city a better place through shared efforts.
The document discusses how food companies hide the true sugar content of their products from consumers. They do this through misleading labeling terms like "low sugar" and "lightly sweetened", claiming "no added sugar" for products with concentrated fruit juice, and using multiple types of sugars in small amounts to avoid listing them prominently in ingredients. There are over 60 different names for sugars on labels that don't sound like sugar. This deception can trick consumers into exceeding recommended daily sugar limits, increasing risks for health issues like obesity, diabetes and heart disease. Stakeholders like the FDA and public health agencies aim to better educate consumers and require clearer food labeling to enable more informed choices.
Food prices in 2022 were the highest in 36 years due to high demand for certain foods caused by weather conditions, pesticides, and poor crop yields from issues like lack of rain or early frosts. While higher food prices benefit farmers, they hurt many consumers and can cause people in poor countries or those who can't afford food to go hungry or even die. Both short and long term, high food prices negatively impact the economy and public health. Potential solutions include increasing food aid and assistance programs, improving farming conditions and irrigation, and boosting food production to raise supplies and lower costs.
This document discusses the issue of global hunger, noting that over 800 million people suffer from acute hunger and malnutrition, including almost 200 million children under age 5. It states that children are disproportionately impacted by famine due to their small bodies' limited ability to store nutrients. The document encourages readers to help address this issue by donating as little as 10 euros per month to the account number provided or calling for more information.
This powerpoint discusses food insecurity in the United States during the holidays. It notes that while the holidays are typically a time of food and gifts for many, it is also a time of added stress for those worrying about their next meal. The document states that over 48 million Americans, including 32.8 million adults and 15.3 million children, live in food insecure households. It provides information on the effects of food insecurity, including that people with low incomes often have to choose between budgeting for groceries or eating out. Resources are given for organizations working to relieve food insecurity like Feeding America and the Redwood Empire Food Bank.
This document discusses the rising issue of childhood obesity in the UK and factors that influence it. Key factors include genetics, diet, environment, socioeconomic status, and marketing of unhealthy foods. Marketing strategies like ads featuring celebrities and cartoons are able to attract children and influence their eating habits, according to researchers. Studies found that kids express wanting advertised junk foods after seeing ads and feel tempted to purchase them. Solutions proposed include limiting junk food marketing to kids and promoting education about healthy eating. If left unaddressed, childhood obesity could increase risk of chronic diseases and public health costs.
This document discusses the challenges low-income families face in addressing obesity. It notes that while unhealthy foods are cheaper, healthy options like fruits and vegetables are too expensive for many low-income families. It also states that gym memberships are prohibitively expensive, costing over $50 per week. The document shares the experience of a single mother living on less than $1,000 per month who struggles to afford healthy food and activities to help her overweight child lose weight given financial constraints. It argues that low-income families need more assistance and resources to effectively address obesity issues.
Importance of fruits and vegetables in your child's dietAziza Qureshi
As you know the importance of fruits and veggies for youur young ones. Learn how to make them like it and eat it without any fuss.Follow https://www.mommyscornerme.com/ for more mom tips.
Many households in the Philippines cannot afford to eat more than one meal per day, resulting in malnutrition. Malnutrition occurs when intake of nutrients is inadequate or excessive, disrupting health. Effects of malnutrition include problems with physical and mental development as well as low energy levels. To help address this issue, the community can organize feeding programs, identify high-need areas, and raise funds to feed vulnerable groups, especially children.
Childhood obesity is a serious global public health problem. It can lead to health issues like high blood pressure, diabetes, and social discrimination. Parenting factors such as less home cooking, easy access to junk food, large portions, and less outdoor activity contribute to childhood obesity. Food marketing also influences children - they see many more ads for unhealthy drinks than healthy ones. To prevent childhood obesity, parents should limit screen time, offer balanced meals, and encourage outdoor activity while cities consider restricting junk food advertising.
The document discusses the benefits of afterschool meal programs for students, including providing nutrition for food insecure children and supporting educational activities; it provides information on eligibility and reimbursement rates for the Child and Adult Care Food Program (CACFP) that helps fund afterschool meals; and it offers best practices and resources for implementing a CACFP afterschool meals program.
Feed their Need is a campaign to end childhood hunger in Maine by 2015 by providing meals to children in need. For every dollar donated, 10 meals will be provided to a hungry child in Maine. People can learn more and help by donating at www.facebook.com/SOSMaine.
Childhood obesity is increasing in the United States and can lead to health issues. Parents can help by making healthier food choices more available and accessible to children, limiting junk food, and encouraging physical activity. Actions parents can take include buying more vegetables and fruits, using smaller portions, being role models by participating in outdoor activities with children, and setting rules around food and screen time. Addressing childhood obesity requires efforts across multiple levels since it is influenced by cultural, environmental, political, and socioeconomic factors.
The raindrops second harvest food bank of greater new orleans & acadiana-2550SuperServiceChallenge2013
On November 16th, the author and their group volunteered with Second Harvest Food Bank to glean citrus at a local farm in Plaquemines Parish. The Buford Family had generously donated leftover fresh fruit to help families in need. With the help of volunteers, over 25,000 pounds of fresh fruit was collected to provide to those who may not otherwise have access to fresh produce. Fighting hunger requires a community effort, and volunteer gleaning is important for the food bank's mission of distributing food to those in need across south Louisiana.
The document discusses the importance of summer food programs in Maryland for combating childhood hunger. It notes that while many children receive free or reduced-price meals during the school year, only a small percentage continue to receive meals in the summer. The document then provides best practices for summer food program operators, including serving healthy and appealing meals, incorporating physical activities, and conducting outreach in the community to increase participation. Resources from the state agency and advocacy organizations are also mentioned to help programs operate successfully.
The document discusses the importance of summer food programs in Maryland for combating childhood hunger. It notes that while many children receive free or reduced-price meals during the school year, only a small percentage continue to receive meals in the summer. The document provides best practices for summer food sponsors, including operating programs for as long as possible, serving appealing and nutritious meals, incorporating physical activities, and conducting outreach in the community. It also discusses resources available for sponsors from the state agency and Maryland Hunger Solutions.
Meals of Hope is requesting $65,000 from the Walmart Foundation to fund their Kids Deserve Better - Weekend Meal Packs program. The program will provide 400 food insecure children in Florida with bags containing 6 meals and 1 milk to take home on weekends when school meals are not available. Each bag costs $4.65 to produce and will be distributed through 6 schools and after school programs in Lee, Hendry, Collier, and Palm Beach counties. The funding will help alleviate hunger for children who currently face 68 hours without reliable access to food on weekends.
2018 Ambassador Leaders Community Action Plan - Sweet 16Ambassador Leaders
The organization aims to address hunger and promote nutrition education. It will establish a community garden and greenhouse to grow and distribute healthy foods. Volunteers will help with operations and deliveries. The goal is to teach low-income families, especially children, about nutrition and provide them better access to quality foods to improve health outcomes. Plans are outlined for winter production, transportation, volunteers, marketing and following relevant regulations. The hope is to eventually expand this model to other communities facing hunger.
This document discusses hunger in Pierce County, Washington. It notes that over 15% of households in Washington struggle with food insecurity. Groups that are particularly at risk of hunger include children, the working poor, seniors, and the homeless. The document provides information on local food banks and resources for those in need or wanting to help. It encourages donations of food and time as well as being informed about the issue and sharing available resources to help address hunger in the community.
The document provides information about supporting the March of Dimes organization through fundraising and advocacy efforts. It discusses that over 9,200 babies are born too early each week in the US and 508 will not survive past their first birthday. Students are encouraged to get involved by hosting awareness and fundraising events like walks, dances, and coin drives to support the March of Dimes' mission of helping babies survive and thrive. Resources and contact information are provided for students to learn more about advocacy opportunities and setting goals to support the organization.
This document discusses Kids Alive International, a Christian non-profit organization that works to help children in need around the world. It provides statistics on the dire situation faced by many children globally, such as lack of access to clean water, homelessness, and malnutrition. The author held a bake sale fundraiser for Kids Alive, educating attendees about the organization and the issues children face. While the bake sale itself did not generate much profit, the author believes greater awareness of the group's mission was raised.
A local baby food exchange was started by a mother who wanted to feed her baby healthy homemade food but did not have the time or budget to prepare varied meals. At the exchange, members make 10 containers of one type of homemade baby food and trade them so that all members leave with a variety of foods. The exchanges are organized through email lists and social media and take place at a nonprofit community space. They allow members to save time in the kitchen while helping each other feed their babies nutritious meals from diverse sources.
This document provides background information on Blue Apron, including its meal plans, target audiences, and communication objectives. Blue Apron aims to increase sales of its family plan and raise awareness among young parents through a campaign targeting millennial mothers. The strategy involves using mommy blogs, Instagram, Facebook, farmer's markets, podcasts, and public transit ads to showcase Blue Apron as providing convenience while fostering family time and quality cooking. The budget allocates most funds to public transit and Buzzfeed advertising.
The document discusses the issue of malnutrition and obesity. It notes that while malnutrition is typically associated with lack of resources in developing nations, in places like Canada and the US it often manifests as obesity instead. This is because people have access to cheap, convenient fast food but may lack time or money for nutritious home cooking. The document then outlines various stakeholders affected by obesity, including food banks, fast food franchises, childcare centers, and families. It also examines how factors like income, location, and the abundance of fast food restaurants in an area can impact individuals' daily nutrition and finances.
15.8 million American children lived in food-insecure households in 2012, with 20% or more of children in 37 states and DC facing food insecurity. Food insecurity threatens children's nutrition, health, academic achievement and economic prospects. Additionally, 3.9 million American households with children face limited or uncertain access to adequate nutrition. Globally, malnutrition contributes to nearly half of all childhood deaths, and 66 million primary school-aged children in developing nations attend class hungry. Various organizations work to address child hunger through food assistance, nutrition programs, and economic interventions.
The document discusses several obstacles that children face, including hunger, food insecurity, and malnutrition. Some key points made include:
- 15.8 million American children lived in food-insecure households in 2012.
- Food insecurity threatens children's physical and mental development.
- Malnutrition is linked to nearly half of all childhood deaths globally.
- Charitable organizations like UNICEF and Feeding America are working to address these issues and improve nutrition assistance for children worldwide.
This document provides information about the Wide Horizons For Children foundation, including their mission, history, locations, and ways to get involved. The foundation is dedicated to helping vulnerable children around the world find permanent, loving families through adoption and humanitarian aid programs. They have placed over 1200 children in homes since 1974 through their offices in North America and projects around the world. People can support the organization through child sponsorship, medical missions, donations, volunteering, or by adopting a child in need of a family.
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This document provides guidance on developing farm to school programs in Native communities. It discusses how farm to school connects students to local foods, traditional foods, and family farmers while promoting health, education, and food sovereignty. The document recommends taking a community-based approach, starting small by incorporating local and traditional foods into school meals and events, and sustaining efforts by seeking funding and documenting impacts. The overall goal is to empower children and families through culturally relevant farm to school activities.
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and their studies
- One in five children struggle with hunger
- 41% of kids in Zavala, County Texas are food insecure
5. Why we’re passionate
● Attack hunger in our communities
● Kids should not be worried or stressed
● Impact kids’ lives positively
● Give back to our communities
● Grow as leaders
6. Logistics
Boncenmore
safety certified
bounce castle
Where will it be held
and why?
What will be in
the drawstring
bags?
How many people/
families will be
included in this event?
Why is this event
being held?
Any local
support
options
aside from
non-profits?This disco dance
dome will further
support embracing
childhood
- Zavala County,
Texas
- One of the
highest child
hunger rates in
the US
Fresh fruit
And information
about the local
food pantries
175 people
44 families
This event
gives food
insecure
children to
have a stress-
free day
Sunrise
Cafe
8. What steps will it take to implement this project in
your community.
1. Ask a teacher
2. Spread the word throughout your
community
3. Ask nonprofits to help out
4. Get all the materials that you need
9. What steps will it take to implement this project in
your community.
5.Ask a local restaurant for food to bring
6.Put up fliers for people to volunteer
7.Find a place to hold the event
8. Gather tables and chairs for eating
9. Put up some directions