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First Time’s a Charm
Typically the saying goes, “Third time’s a charm” but for the summer food site provided through RWS Family Life and Youth Learning (RWS) in Commerce City, the saying must be […]
August 13, 2011
The Power of Voice
I came across a young poet, Raevaughn Johnson aka Rae of Hope, on YouTube today. He made many pointed statements that made me think deeper about the handling of hunger in America. […]
August 11, 2011
Arts and Crafts: I’m Done for Today
My Tuesday afternoons this past summer were spent at Foothills Green Townhomes (a development of Rocky Mountain Housing Development Corporation), an affordable housing community with a high population of Middle Eastern refugees. […]
Tags: Girl Scouts
August 10, 2011
Back to School: Let the Good Times Roll
You may find this hard to believe, but school is already in session in many schools across the state of Colorado. A new school year brings different federal child nutrition programs […]
August 8, 2011
Studio School: THE Place to Be
Nearly 200 children and parents enjoyed a delicious meal at Studio School in Northglenn (Adams 12 County) today. They will be finishing up the summer program on Friday so they […]
August 4, 2011
Summer Lunch Provides Stability
Monica (not her real name) came to lunch at a food site with her two boys. She comes every day. Her oldest son is four years old and the youngest is two. […]
August 3, 2011
So Long, Farewell, Auf Wiedersehen, Good Night
Sometimes it’s tough to say good-bye and today was one of those times as it was my last day to help prepare lunch at Bridges of Silence. Today was their last […]
July 29, 2011
Connecting Communities for the Common Good
The Colorado Convention Center, Korbel Ballroom was filled with faith-based and neighborhood organization representatives today for the Connecting Communities for the Common Good Conference (one of many in a series across the US). […]
Tags: Faith, USDA, White House
July 27, 2011
Summer Food on the Move!
When was the last time you walked to your neighborhood school? Think about the route you would take, the shortest and safest way. How long would it take? Would you […]
Tags: Colorado Springs D11, Mobile Sites
July 22, 2011
Kudos to Castle Rock
Susan Meeker went to great lengths to feed children in Castle Rock. With help from friends, she individually enrolled each kid, solicited help from Douglas County School District for the food, and planned […]
Tags: Castle Rock
Lakewood Mayor Visits Two Summer Food Sites!
Lakewood Mayor Bob Murphy visited both O’Connell Middle School and 11th Avenue Head Start for lunch on July 12! After finding out that many school sites in Jefferson County would […]
Tags: Metro Mayors Caucus
July 19, 2011
If Kids Want to Play, Colorado Miners Makes a Way
While the Colorado Miners youth program has been in operation since 2004, the Colorado Miners Community Center (CMCC) only opened its doors last August. The mission of Colorado Miners is “To inspire a sense […]
Tags: Colorado Miners Community Center
July 18, 2011
Cucumbers Stand Up to Monsoons
Harvest is starting at Bridges of Silence. The students’ hard work is paying off beginning with cucumbers. It’s amazing to think that through the past week and a half of monsoon […]
Tags: Bridges of Silence, gardens
Work without Working
At my regular Thursday site visit, I managed to sail through the reading program right into lunch interacting with the children and parents. They’re so enjoyable that it’s hard to believe I […]
July 14, 2011
Food for Thought: Breakfast is Part of a Healthy Lifestyle
While doing research on school breakfast programs, I came across some “food for thought.” I always assumed that everyone understood the importance of breakfast, but, as with most of my […]
Seventeen Years in the Making: A Terrific Summer Food Program
Securely hidden in a little nook of a quiet neighborhood, Field Elementary School is a gem for those searching for a peaceful community lunch. For seventeen years, Theresa Rayfield has […]
July 12, 2011
Guest Blogger: Summer Food Site Visits by Ruth Warren
Written by Ruth Warren For the past week I have joined Hunger Free Colorado on site visits around Denver. I was struck in both visits by the invisibility of those […]
July 11, 2011
Mayor of Thornton Visits Summer Lunch Program
I enjoyed a beautiful meal with Mayor Pro Tem Mack Goodman on Tuesday at Meadow Community School in Thornton. Mapleton School District’s Director of Nutrition Service Joella Carron (and staff) […]
Tags: Metro Mayors Caucus
July 8, 2011
Mayor McNally visits Westminster summer meal site
Mayor Nancy McNally of Westminster enjoyed lunch with the kids at Sunset Ridge Elementary on July 1. Dressed ready for the holiday weekend, Mayor McNally sported her American flag shirt […]
Tags: Metro Mayors Caucus
July 7, 2011
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