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KIDS EAT FREE

KIDS EAT FREE. Tom Green County Hunger Initiative Program of the Texas Hunger Initiative www.sanangelohunger.org. Webinar Instructions. Audio options Use your computer speakers, OR Dial in to the conference call All participants are muted “Questions” box

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KIDS EAT FREE

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  1. KIDS EAT FREE Tom Green County Hunger Initiative Program of the Texas Hunger Initiative www.sanangelohunger.org

  2. Webinar Instructions • Audio options • Use your computer speakers, OR • Dial in to the conference call • All participants are muted • “Questions” box • Q&A session will be at the end of the presentation, but feel free to submit your questions at any time during the presentation. Click on the “+” to pop out the questions box where you can type and submit your questions.

  3. …Where volunteers 55+ share a lifetime of talents, interests and experiences to achieve results. Serving Kids Eat FREE: RSVP Volunteers CNCS National Significance Grant OneStar National Service Capacity Grant www.cvrsvp.org Concho Valley RSVP

  4. More than 1 in 4 families with children in Tom Green County had times during the last year when there wasn’t enough food - 5,400 households. • In San Angelo ISD, over 60% of students receive free or reduced lunches – over 8,600 students! • During the month of June, SAISD offers free breakfast and lunch at summer school sites. • But, what happens in July and August? Kids Eat FREE! WHY KIDS EAT FREE?THE NEED

  5. 2 RSVP volunteers from a local church to spearhead the local initiative. • San Angelo chosen as a pilot project by the Texas Hunger Initiative (THI) out of Baylor University School of Social Work & Texas Baptist Christian Life Commission. • Contact made with RSVP, food bank, food pantries, soup kitchen, religious organizations, community leaders & other interested parties. • Program of National Significance grant awarded to Concho Valley RSVP by CNCS to support the Kids Eat FREE pilot year. LAYING THE GROUNDWORK

  6. First meeting convened by San Angelo Mayor, SAISD Board President & Concho Valley Regional Food Bank Director • Attended by: 20 faith-based organizations, Concho Valley RSVP, governmental/educational entities, service organizations & concerned citizens • Attendees given assignments to investigate other community food service programs across Texas • Dates for food service FOOD PLANNING ASSOCIATION (FPA)

  7. Neighborhood mapping • House of Faith’s Community Connect – previously identified churches who had adopted neighborhood schools • Church to Church partnerships – through support • Non-profit partnerships BUILDING NEIGHBORHOOD PARTNERSHIPS

  8. Convened by Mayor Pro-Temp at a community recognized site • Representatives from USDA, THI, media, concerned citizens, Boys & Girls Club, and other diverse community representatives TOWN HALL MEETING

  9. Corporate Sponsors • Grants • Churches • Service Organizations • Individuals FUNDING OPPORTUNITIES

  10. Flyers • Posters • Yard Signs • Neighborhood Blitz • Newspaper • Utility Bills • Digital Billboards • T.V. PSAs • Presentations • Newsletters/Church Bulletins • T.V. & Radio Interviews • Websites • Slide Shows MEDIA & PUBLICITY

  11. How to determine locations? • Variety of locations • Site responsibilities NEIGHBORHOOD MEAL SITES

  12. Food Safety • Site Safety • Nutrition • Suggested Menus & Recipes • Food Resources • Report Forms TRAINING

  13. Research – IMPORTANT! • Summer Interns • Diverse organizational participation • Crafts • Resources SITE ACTIVITIES

  14. Use of diverse volunteer talents • Senior Involvement – FPA & RSVP • Churches VOLUNTEER PARTICIPATION

  15. Variety of funding assures sustainability • Activities promote better attendance • Watch for volunteer burn-out • Make use of available resources LESSONS

  16. SUCCESSES Wrap-up Meeting Number of meals served # of meal sites Unique collaborations Bonds formed Intense short-term commitment Interns Awards Use of RSVP volunteers to compile data Replication Interests State wide recognition Community Gardens

  17. # of Children Served 2010 – 17,260 2011 – 18,755 2012 – 25,707 Total # of Children’s Meals Served 2010 – 20,947 2011 – 22,741 2012 – 33,981 Children and Meals

  18. 2010 – 599 2011 – 669 2012 - 872 Children’s meals

  19. 2010 – 11 2011 – 13 2013 – 15 TOTAL MEAL SITES

  20. Dolores Schwertner – RSVP Project Director, 325-223-6389, dschwertner@wtrc.com • Mary Herbert – Presenter and Co-Organizer, 325-949-8671, mejhhome@aol.com • Carol Rigby-Hiebert – Co-Organizer, 325-944-4040, carol@sanangelohunger.org CONTACT US

  21. Thank you! • REMEMBER to fill-out the survey that will “pop-up” on your screen as you exit the webinar. • Visit the website often to learn about new resources and share with your colleagues: • www.agingnetworkvolunteercollaborative.org • We hope that you will participate in our “What’s Working” series – December 4 and 12. Go to the website homepage for details!

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