It’s no secret that the economy is taking a toll on everyone’s budget. More & more people are finding it difficult to feed their families. In fact, the most recent data (released in November 2010) shows that 14% of Washington’s households are food insecure (meaning, they are unsure of the source of their next meal). So this posting is very important & one I hope you will share with your friends, families, post on your Facebook wall, etc.
Every year the USDA funds a national program called the Summer Food Service Program. This program provides no cost breakfasts, lunches, & snacks to children ages 1-18. For WA residents, you can read all about it here & search for a site by zip code.
In the Seattle area the program will run June 27th through August 26th. You can view the menus for breakfasts, lunches, & snacks online. You can also call 1-888-4-FOOD-WA (1-888-436-6392) for more information on the prorgam in Washington state.
Please, spread the word about this program! This program is severely underutilized. 42% of students in Washington are eligible to receive free or reduced-price school meals, yet in the summer of 2009, only 11% of students regularly receiving subsidized school meals participated in the summer meal program.
Spread the word & help feed hungry kids this summer!
Thanks to BMIM reader, Margit for the link to this amazing program!
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