Because of you, more children will start the school day ready to learn, without the pang of hunger as a distraction. Our Back-to-School campaign reminds us that along with pencils and paper, children need a daily supply of food to take on new concepts, run on playgrounds, and socialize more successfully.
Our Community Health and Agriculture Education teams have collaborated to develop the new Food Shuttle Academy, an online learning platform with free, self-paced lessons on health, nutrition, agriculture, and more!
Our Spring Match challenge, made possible by generous funders, including SOLV Energy and the Mead Family Foundation, exceeded the $105,000 goal, raising an additional $70,000 to erase hunger!
Love, Tito’s has a heart for community gardens and increasing access to fresh, healthy foods. Their philanthropic Love, Tito’s Block to Block program, reconnects neighborhoods and creates community gardens and farms throughout the United States. Our hearts are in full bloom knowing that our Camden Street Garden will be the next beneficiary of Block to Block, allowing neighbors with mobility challenges to access our many activities more easily.
Sometimes people ask us, "What's it like to work at the Food Shuttle?" Well, it's great. The Food Shuttle staff is a truly talented, dedicated and fun bunch.(See the whole cast of characters here. Get to know some of them better here.) Plus, we know the work we do makes an impact for good on many people and communities. What could be better? But still, sometimes we need a break. Not from innovative solutions to hunger, but just a break from the daily grind. A little pick me up. We got that and more last night at the RBC Center. The Carolina Hurricanes, in addition to being the 2006 Stanley Cup Champions, are also champions in the community. Their Kids 'N Community Foundation helps area non-profits like the Food Shuttle continue and expand their work. Read more about the foundation here.
We were thrilled when we learned they had selected IFFS to receive support to feed hungry children. And last night during intermission of the 'Canes-St. Louis Game, the Food Shuttle and other area non-profits were presented checks from the Kids 'N Community Foundation. Read more about it here. On top of that, the 'Canes had the Food Shuttle staff out to watch the game, on the house.
We all had a blast. Just the nice shake-up we needed. Cece took a few pictures on her iphone(!). Check them out below. Thanks again to the Carolina Hurricanes, the Kids 'N Communitity Foundation and a special thanks to Doug Warf, Director of Community Relations for the Carolina Hurricanes and Executive Director of the Kids 'N Community Foundation.
