Today is #GivingTuesday, a worldwide initiative that invites people to support non-profits - every act of generosity counts! We hope you consider Hunger Impact Partners to be the recipient of your giving. https://t.co/hl3PifZhbX.
Today is ๐ฎ๐๐๐ ๐๐ ๐๐๐ ๐ด๐๐ ๐ซ๐๐ which celebrates a statewide outpouring of support for thousands of nonprofits and schools across MN! Help support the ๐ ๐ซ๐๐ ๐๐๐๐ฅ๐ฌ ๐๐จ๐ซ ๐๐ข๐๐ฌ mobile app which was created to ensure kids have food! https://t.co/hl3PifZhbX
Check out Food Research & Action Centerโs recent newsletter about the effects of COVID-19 on School Meals across the nation. It references the changes to Minnesota school meal programs and features our Free Meals for Kids APP!
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Shout out to Chef Carla Hall for moderating and the University of @PublicHealthUMN for hosting the Food for Health Roundtable with an impressive representation of great work in Minnesota. Our Ellie Lucas was the expert panelist focusing on childhood food insecurity.
Save the Date! Join us on Tuesday December 1st, 2020 as we participate in #GivingTuesday, the online global generosity movement. Help support Hunger Impact Partners and our fight to feed food insecure kids in Minnesota. Go to https://t.co/YggAzNdMG3ย for
more info on what we do!
Join @CarlaHall, @publichealthumn experts and community leaders from five local organizations as we explore the current state of food insecurity and food inequities via webinar on Nov 10 at 2pm. #SPHfoodforhealth
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Attention all Kids 18 and under who live in St. Paul: Home Delivery of Meal Boxes is available for ANY CHILD under the age of 18 with a St. Paul Home Address. Application found at https://t.co/rUl3PlEGdz Or download our Free Meals for Kids APP to find your nearest pick-up sites
Excited to report there are 564 meal sites providing free meals to school age children across the state. They are all listed on the Free Meals for Kids mobile app. Download the app today - available on App Store or Google Play Store!
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USDA has extended waivers until June 2021 for critical child nutrition programs to feed the growing number of children at risk of hunger. See how these meals are critical for MN children at https://t.co/csyrbCk2YL
Congratulations to these 8 schools that were awarded Blue Ribbon recognition for their progress in closing the achievement gap! We know making nutrition a priority helps too!
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Hunger Impact Partners has launched a new website design making it easier to stay up to date on child hunger issues affecting Minnesota kids. Check it out!
https://t.co/cCkXCkVSdF
Apply today for free or reduced-priced meals for the school year! Today is the last day that applications will qualify for funding for the state to ensure kids are getting the nutrition they need. Apply now!
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With schools starting, nowโs the time to apply for free or reduced-priced meals for your kids. Check your schoolโs website for more info. You need to reapply for the new school year even if youโve qualified before. Remember: In Minnesota, all reduced-priced meals are also free!
Help support the Women, Infants and Children Program by joining the social media campaign! Post a selfie with a mask and hold up a note with #WICWaiversWork to help spread awareness to extend the regulatory WIC waivers that allow for virtual visits.
USDA has agreed to extend the free summer meals program that has helped feed millions of children during the pandemic when schools were closed!
Weโre updating the Free Meals for Kids app to reflect the latest info on school meals!
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Minnesota rural school districts were also successful in their meal distribution while schools were closed, despite having a high number of Covid-19 cases reported. Since March 18th, St. James School District served 50,155 meals and Sleepy Eye District served 49,467 meals!
Schools are transitioning from summer to the school year, so many families need to apply to qualify for free and reduced-price meals. See your school website for information on the application process!
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