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KIDS EAT FREE

Tom Green County Hunger InitiativeProgram of the Texas Hunger Initiative

www.sanangelohunger.org

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Concho Valley RSVP …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

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WHY KIDS EAT FREE?THE NEED

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!

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LAYING THE GROUNDWORK2 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.

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FOOD PLANNING ASSOCIATION (FPA)

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

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BUILDING NEIGHBORHOOD PARTNERSHIPS

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

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TOWN HALL MEETING

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

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FUNDING OPPORTUNITIES

Corporate Sponsors

Grants

Churches

Service Organizations

Individuals

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MEDIA & PUBLICITYFlyersPostersYard SignsNeighborhood BlitzNewspaperUtility BillsDigital BillboardsT.V. PSAsPresentations

Newsletters/Church Bulletins

T.V. & Radio Interviews

WebsitesSlide Shows

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NEIGHBORHOOD MEAL SITES

How to determine locations?

Variety of locations

Site responsibilities

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TRAININGFood SafetySite SafetyNutritionSuggested Menus & RecipesFood ResourcesReport Forms

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SITE ACTIVITIESResearch – IMPORTANT!Summer InternsDiverse organizational participationCraftsResources

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VOLUNTEER PARTICIPATION

Use of diverse volunteer talentsSenior Involvement – FPA & RSVPChurches

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LESSONS

• Variety of funding assures sustainability

• Activities promote better attendance

• Watch for volunteer burn-out

• Make use of available resources

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SUCCESSESWrap-up MeetingNumber of meals

served# of meal sitesUnique collaborationsBonds formedIntense short-term

commitmentInterns

AwardsUse of RSVP

volunteers to compile data

Replication InterestsState wide

recognitionCommunity Gardens

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Children and Meals

2010 2011 20120

5,000

10,000

15,000

20,000

25,000

30,000

35,000

40,000

# of Children# of Children's Meals

# of Children Served2010 – 17,2602011 – 18,7552012 – 25,707

Total # of Children’s Meals Served2010 – 20,9472011 – 22,7412012 – 33,981

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Children’s meals

2010

2011

2012

0 100200300400500600700800900

Daily Average

Daily Average

2010 – 5992011 – 6692012 - 872

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TOTAL MEAL SITES

2010 – 11

2011 – 13

2013 – 15

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CONTACT USDolores Schwertner – RSVP Project Director,

325-223-6389, [email protected]

Mary Herbert – Presenter and Co-Organizer, 325-949-8671, [email protected]

Carol Rigby-Hiebert – Co-Organizer, 325-944-4040, [email protected]

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• 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!

Thank you!


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