Books, Computers, andFood? Bringing Good Nutrition to Kids at Your - PowerPoint PPT Presentation

Books, Computers, and…Food? Bringing Good Nutrition to Kids at Your Library Rachel Hye Youn Rupright Hunger Solutions New York NYLA/YSS Conference March 23, 2012

2 � Summer Food Service Program � At ‐ Risk Afterschool Snack and Supper Program

Summer Food & Afterschool Snacks and Suppers 3 � Federal and state funds � Reimbursement given to qualified organizations � Breakfast, lunch, snack, and/or supper

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You Could Be Next! 8 � Check if your library’s area is eligible � Find out if summer meals is already in your area � Connect with nearby existing organizations already involved with summer food OR � Attend a NYSED, Child Nutrition Program Administration training and apply

Teens, Summer Food, and Healthy Eating 9 � Meal component complements any teen program � Utilize teenagers as volunteers � Provide nutrition education classes, healthy eating themes � Local food bank � Cornell Cooperative Extension, Eat Smart NY � Just Say Yes to Fruits and Vegetables � Nutrition and Dietetic student volunteers

Help Us Spread the Word! 10 If there are free meal sites in your area, please help us tell remind families… � Outreach materials on our website (electronic) � Print materials (posters, stickers, etc.) � Summer food hotline: 1 ‐ 800 ‐ 522 ‐ 5006 � www.summermealsny.org

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Thank You! 12 Rachel Hye Youn Rupright, MSW Hunger Solutions New York (518) 436 ‐ 8757 x121 rachel.rupright@hungersolutionsny.org Millie Montes Long Island Cares (631) 582 ‐ 3663 x132 mmontes@licares.org