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🥦 Reid State Food Pantry: Supporting Students Every Step of the Way! 🫑 Don't let hunger stand in the way of your success. Visit the Reid State Food Pantry today and take advantage of this valuable resource designed to support you on your journey to achieving your academic goals. Together, we can ensure that every student has access to the nourishment they need to thrive. #ReidStateCares #SupportingStudents #FoodPantry 🌟

Learn how to assist EMU's Swoop's Food Pantry in providing for students during inflation and increases in students' cost of living. #TruEMU To learn more, see the Current Magazine article: https://true.mu/3UiOi4P

Let’s talk about Food Security 🥦🫐🍓 1 in 5 kids experience food insecurity at home. School breaks can be a time of uncertainty and stress for some families. This Spring Break, over 8000 meals will be distributed across seven school sites. KidSafe aims to fill the gaps by providing daily nutritious meals, take-home groceries, and unlimited snacks. Food security forms one of the core focuses of our programming. We believe every child deserves the nourishment and opportunities they need so they can thrive. Learn more at kidsafe.ca Source: I Can For Kids (January 24th, 2024). 1 in 5 kids lives in a food-insecure home with too little income to buy enough to eat. https://lnkd.in/gBrGkxbs. #KidSafe #FoodInsecurity #unlimitedsnacks #foodsecurity

Important Update for the Summer Food Service Program (SFSP) This week only, the Cloudland Elementary School site will distribute meals on Friday, 07/05, instead of Thursday, to accommodate the July 4th holiday. Additionally, please note a policy update: Now, only parents or guardians need to be present to pick up meals. This change does not extend to other family members outside of designated parents/guardians. Thank you for your understanding and cooperation! #SummerFoodService #FTHRA #CommunitySupport #HolidaySchedule #ImportantUpdate

It's Friday Food Program Fact Day! If you have young children throughout the day and schoolagers who only attend after school, can the whole grain-rich item be provided earlier in the day (breakfast, AM snack, or lunch)? The answer is YES. However, it’s a best practice is to plan and serve a whole grain-rich item at the meal or snack where the most children are in care. #FoodProgramFacts #CACFP #ProvidersChoice #WholeGrain-Rich

Broken School Meals: It's Not the Staff, It's the System #SchoolMeals #FoodJustice #Policy I completely understand the anger of parents about this- however, I'd also defend to the last breath the heroes working in our school kitchens every day. The current state of school meals in England mirrors the worrying trend of the domestic energy market a few years ago. A race to the bottom in bidding by a limited number of providers has created an unsustainable system. Rising food, energy, and labour costs expose the fundamental flaw in the business model. The consequence? Schools facing difficulties securing new contracts, and ultimately, the burden falls on the most vulnerable: our children. This is not a reflection on the dedication of underpaid kitchen staff. They are heroes working within a broken system. The answer lies in a proven, successful approach: Universal Free School Meals. Look beyond our borders: London, Scotland, Wales, Sweden, Finland, Brazil, and Rwanda have all implemented this model. The benefits are undeniable: Improved child health and well-being Reduced social inequalities Economies of scale leading to greater cost-effectiveness The true cost of inaction is evident in the concerning images shared by Mr. Ashley. It's time to prioritize our children's well-being. Let's move towards a sustainable and equitable solution: Universal Free School Meals. https://lnkd.in/edMhkBvx

Excellent initiative.

The biggest school meal program in the United States is the National School Lunch Program (NSLP), which was created under President Harry S. Truman in 1946. Food insecurity has risen in recent years, so having this program is important. However, for children with ARFID the school cafeteria can be a scary place. Will there be something for the child with ARFID to eat? Will the kid next to them eat food with a strong smell? Will my friends tease me about the food I bring? Will the child be able to eat in front of peers? #arfid #arfidawareness #arfidsupport #eatingdisorders #eatingdisordersupport #youarenotalone #arfidcircle #schoolcafeteria #schoolanxiety

School food programs offer a way to build multiple connections and relationships where people live. Schools are fluid, both in the ways they are administered but also in the way populations move through them, including changing administrative officials, students and families. What stays relatively stable is school infrastructure. https://lnkd.in/gf8DvWnj

The latest episode of "Enlighten U" dives into food insecurity, how it affects college students, and campus resources available for students. #TruEMU To learn more, visit: https://true.mu/3WGjfCE