Jennifer Paffi

Passionate Y leader dedicated to building stronger communities by increasing access to healthy food, quality programs, and safe spaces for all.

[Jennifer Paffi @jpaffi]

Join me in taking action to prevent childhood drowning! Ask your U.S. Rep to sign on to a bipartisan letter requesting funding for a federal drowning prevention program. #YAdvocate #SafetyAroundWater https://t.co/6zpCwaIfa7

[Jennifer Paffi @jpaffi]

Parents and Educators!

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[Jennifer Paffi @jpaffi]

Nonprofits like the Y are on the front lines of #coronavirus response. I just asked my members of Congress to take immediate action to support nonprofits in this challenging time. #YAdvocate https://t.co/d4XTPFyZ9U

[Jennifer Paffi @jpaffi]

At Cullen Plaza on the @DetroitRvrfrnt giving out free meals to kids from 1:30-2:00 pm each day this week! W/so many kids dependent on schools for meals, please spread the word and check out where we will be while schools out https://t.co/YdPzXGyf9j #theYfeedskids @YMCADetroit

[Jennifer Paffi @jpaffi]

⁦@YMCADetroit⁩ is committed to keeping kids well fed and healthy during this critical time. Stop by ⁦@BollYMCA⁩ from 12-2 pm to pick up healthy meals for all kids 18 and under. Children do not need to be present #meetupeatup #theYfeedskids

[Jennifer Paffi @jpaffi]

Tried something new ⁦@YMCADetroit⁩ #camp open house! Whole grain waffles w/ chocolate hummus & fruit! It was a hit & will be added to our #weekend #Foodprogram #theYFeedsKids

[Jennifer Paffi @jpaffi]

I just took action with @ymcaadvocacy to support summer meal programs at @ymca sites across the country! Join me and ask your member of Congress to support the Summer Meals Act. #yadvocate #ymca https://t.co/PWmk8srEZu

[Jennifer Paffi @jpaffi]

#grateful for @miymcaleaders of the #TheYFeedKids movement! At the Regional Food Program Harvest session and national highlights include @SaginawYMCA drive thru pantry, @GRYMCA stellar menus, & @DBAFY self prep SFSP sponsorship! #BetterTogether #summermeals

[Jennifer Paffi @jpaffi]

@susancakes1963 @MacombYMCA @YMCADetroit @ymca Thank you Natalie! I am always so impressed with the staff @MacombYMCA - they truly go above and beyond!

[Jennifer Paffi @jpaffi]

Had a #HEPA heart-warming moment today @YMCADetroit #camp pick up! I asked my daughter what she did today & she schools me on #HealthyEating w/ @CATCHhealth Go SLow Whoa foods! Feeling proud & thankful to work w/ an amazing #TheYFeedsKids team truly making an impact!

[Jennifer Paffi @jpaffi]

#shoutout to my friends @KansasCityYMCA for truly being the change! When passion & dedication come together w/volunteers engaged in a meaningful cause, you get real community impact like this amazing food pantry. #endhunger #TheYFeedsKids #BetterTogether
https://t.co/obx1UDVuMh

[Jennifer Paffi @jpaffi]

.@YMCADetroit does #tastetests to lift up youth voice, choice, & involve adults in #CACFP meals. We tested this kale/quinoa/blueberry/sunflower seed/feta salad w/ lemon honey vinegarette. It was a hit! When #TheYFeedsKids w/love & intention, it’s amazing the changes we see!

[Jennifer Paffi @jpaffi]

This makes my heart very happy! @LauraJHorne has been a beast in the #TheYFeedsKids movement #forever! Cannot wait to keep learning more from you and all the good that will come from your mentor ship to others! #BetterTogether ❤️

[Laura Horne @LauraJHorne]

Whirlwind of a couple days spent gaining more knowledge for a new role as a Food Program Facilitator!excited to keep pioneering & leading others in #TheYFeedsKids movement! Here's to more #HungerHeroes #ChangeMakers to fuel the next generation neighborhood by neighborhood! #YMCA

[Jennifer Paffi @jpaffi]

My jaw is on the floor. So proud of you @KristyMcCarron for the work you do and amazing human you are! Thank you President @BarackObama for recognizing this important work!

[Kristy McCarron @KristyMcCarron]

What a week! Thank you for stopping by our market @BarackObama ! You’re welcome back to any class or community dinner anytime 🥦

[Jennifer Paffi @jpaffi]

Join me in taking action to make sure kids in our communities never go hungry https://t.co/Pc6VDJoBzx #TheYFeedsKids

[Jennifer Paffi @jpaffi]

DYK you can serve #afterschool meals on weekends thru #CACFP in eligible areas? @YMCADetroit hosts several Kids Cafe sites on Saturdays to ensure a #healthy future #ForAll #TheYFeedsKids

[Jennifer Paffi @jpaffi]

Happy #healthykids day! @YMCADetroit families made no bake veggie pizzas w/ a cream cheese base... yum! #eatyourrainbow #ForABetterUs #TheYFeedsKids

[Jennifer Paffi @jpaffi]

#shoutout to the #healthyliving team @YMCADetroit for nourishing bodies & minds w/this fun activity focused on gratitude & body positivity. Kids wrote what they love about themselves after making silly faces w/ rice cakes, fruit & nut butter #TheYFeedsKids #ForABetterUs 🍓❤️😊

[Jennifer Paffi @jpaffi]

Check out the latest from @fractweets on how to better engage #teens in your #foodprograms. @YMCADetroit uses spice bars to allow young people to customize their meals and it's a hit! #TheYFeedsKids #ForABetterUs
https://t.co/mO4dtjcwHI

[Jennifer Paffi @jpaffi]

Learning so much from these amazing #ymca advocates around the country about bringing teens to the table to #endhungernow @YMCADetroit #TheYFeedsKids

[Stacey McDaniel @StaceyMcDanielY]

Innovation and trail blazing abound with #TheYFeedsKids #Teen Meal Program Pilot meeting with @fractweets & @FeedingAmerica #BetterTogether #EndHungerNow @livingourcause #ForaBetterUs #YForAll #Yadvocates