Jeffco Eats has in past two years reached out to the families living in Lakewood who are refugees. This month we are doing a targeted food drive for some families from Afghanistan and Congo. We only need foods on list. They have asked for these specific foods and we want to honor them by providing …
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She was one of those ’60s people Joni Mitchell sang about, a child of God walking along a road that led to Woodstock. Seeds of goodwill from attending that music festival planted in Barbara Moore’s soul.But they lay dormant for years, squelched by life in the corporate fast lane. Then Barbara asked herself what she …
Our weekend food sacks are healthy and follow the USDA daily plate nutritional menu items. Title One children receive breakfast, lunch and sometimes after school snacks Monday to Friday. It is real hunger needs for too many students we are reducing. We provide shelf stable foods, produce and snacks. We occasionally provide dairy items . …
When a child does not have access to regular meals and is uncertain of when they may eat again, they are experiencing the epidemic known as “chronic childhood hunger.” Families that cannot afford food or do not have regular access to food are considered “food insecure.” Since 2001-2003, the number of children living in households …
How are Title 1 Funds Used? How to use Title 1 funds rests with each school. Title 1 funds can be used to improve curriculum, instructional activities, counseling, parental involvement, increase staff and program improvement. The funding should assist schools in meeting the educational goals of low-income students. According to the U.S. Department of Education, …
