Afterschool Grants Available!
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We all know kids can concentrate and do better in school when their stomachs are full. Do you work for an afterschool program that struggles to feed kids? We can help!
Grants available to feed kids in afterschool settings!
The state of Oregon has one-time grant funds available to help afterschool sponsors cover the start-up costs for the USDA At-Risk Afterschool Meal and Snack Program. Grants are also available for current sponsors who need help to increase participation.
Oregon Department of Education, Child Nutrition Programs has contracted with Partners for a Hunger-Free Oregon to administer the grants and provide support to applicants.
These institutions are equal opportunity providers.
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Celebrating Summer Meals
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The Summer Meals Program got off to a great start in June, with a Kick-Off celebration hosted by Portland Parks and Recreation (a recipient of our recent Summer Meal Grants).
Governor Kitzhaber and First Lady Cylvia Hayes helped highlight the program, along with other dignitaries, and stayed to serve lunch to the crowd who gathered in sunny McCoy park. In under an hour 650 kids were served a free lunch, including fresh strawberries, prepared by Portland Public Schools. Previously the park had served 375 kids a day and staff said they expected the event to help raise awareness and participation for the rest of the summer.
KOIN Local 6 TV covered the event as part of their "Operation Lunchbox" project- watch a video including a quote from our Deputy Director Jessica Chanay.
It's not too late - If you'd like help hosting a celebration in your community, check out our handy online guide or contact us. |
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Hunger in the news
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Congratulations to David Sarasohn of The Oregonian, who's been honored for his coverage of the issue of child hunger in Oregon. for his series of columns documenting the extent and severity of the problem across the state.
Partners for a Hunger-Free Oregon is delighted to see his important work and child hunger in Oregon recognized nationally.
Judges praised David since he "put a human face on a shocking statistic and illustrated the real social cost of hunger."
which was co-hosted by Partners for a Hunger-Free Oregon.
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