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
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!
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.
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
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
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
FUNDING OPPORTUNITIES
Corporate Sponsors
Grants
Churches
Service Organizations
Individuals
MEDIA & PUBLICITY
FlyersPostersYard SignsNeighborhood BlitzNewspaperUtility BillsDigital BillboardsT.V. PSAsPresentations
Newsletters/Church Bulletins
T.V. & Radio Interviews
WebsitesSlide Shows
NEIGHBORHOOD MEAL SITES
How to determine locations?
Variety of locations
Site responsibilities
TRAININGFood Safety
Site Safety
Nutrition
Suggested Menus & Recipes
Food Resources
Report Forms
SITE ACTIVITIES
Research – IMPORTANT!Summer InternsDiverse organizational participationCraftsResources
VOLUNTEER PARTICIPATION
Use of diverse volunteer talentsSenior Involvement – FPA & RSVPChurches
LESSONS
• Variety of funding assures sustainability
• Activities promote better attendance
• Watch for volunteer burn-out
• Make use of available resources
SUCCESSES
Wrap-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
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
Children’s meals
2010
2011
2012
0 100200300400500600700800900
Daily Average
Daily Average
2010 – 5992011 – 6692012 - 872
TOTAL MEAL SITES
2010 – 11
2011 – 13
2013 – 15
CONTACT US
Dolores 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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• 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!
