Blog, Child Hunger
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That's a Wrap! Back to School Campaign Exceeds ...

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.

That's a Wrap! Back to School Campaign Exceeds Match, Fills Shelves and Backpacks
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NEW: Food Shuttle Academy is LIVE! Check Out ...

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!

NEW: Food Shuttle Academy is LIVE! Check Out this FREE Online Learning Resource!
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Food Shuttle Donors Crunch Spring Match ...

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!

Food Shuttle Donors Crunch Spring Match Challenge (And Then Some)!
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The Support from Love, Tito's to Create Garden ...

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.

The Support from Love, Tito's to Create Garden Accessibility for All
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Summer Brings Exciting Volunteer Opportunities ...

Gardening is an incredible way to spend a summer day. These opportunities will allow you to have fun while also helping others!

Summer Brings Exciting Volunteer Opportunities at the Food Shuttle

Garden Tip of the Week!

Here’s our weekly garden tip from our friends at Logan Trading Co. Early August is a great time to sow many fall vegetables. If youll be planting your fall garden in the same spot where your now tired and bedraggled summer garden currently resides, be sure to clean out the bed and remove any debris, composting as appropriate and disposing of weeds. If necessary to replenish your soil, thoroughly work in compost and/or a well-balanced, complete fertilizer.

Cucumbers, cauliflower, cabbage, spinach and turnips can all be planted in early August. Some will be available at as starter plants from the garden center and others can be started by seed. Stop by Logan's for a great selection of seeds and starter plants.

Get to know the Food Shuttle staff: Chef Terri Hutter!

Name and Title:  Terri Hutter, COO Foodservice & Job Training What does a typical day at IFFS look like for you?

You’re kidding, right?

How long have you been at the Shuttle?

10 years

What’s your favorite part about working at IFFS?

The excitement in students/graduates when they discover new things- new foods, new skills, new ways to interact with others, new potential in themselves.

What did you do before IFFS?

Banquet Chef, Washington Duke Inn & Golf Club, Durham

What do you like to do when you’re not fighting hunger?

Hang out with my cats- Morticia

Fluffy

Wanda

 Bike ride on the American Tobacco Trail.

Eat at “Taco Shack”

 

Favorite Movie?

The Nightmare Before Christmas

Your last meal would be?

Last meal? I can’t imagine I’d never want to eat again.

IFFS in the News

Did you see the article in the News and Observer yesterday covering IFFS Operation Frontline healthy cooking classes? Operation Frontline  teaches low income kids, teens, adults and families how to cook healthy food on a budget through 6 week programs.

Want to help?

We are always looking for volunteers in these areas:

  • Nutrition educators
  • Chefs
  • Culinary instructors
  • Class managers and assistants
  • Fundraising and event planners
  • Spanish translators
  • Gardeners

E-mail Katherine Andrew at nutrition@foodshuttle.org for more information on how to help with Operation Frontline!

Garden Tip of the Week!

Here’s our weekly garden tip from our friends at Logan Trading Co. It’s hot! And dry! This time of year it’s all about the water and making sure your plants are receiving adequate and consistent moisture. If Mother Nature isn’t providing it, then you must.  If you’re watering by hand, be sure to get your hose up under the plant so that you’re watering the soil and not the leaves.  Signs of inconsistent watering may include yellowing leaves, bud drop and wilting -- wilting plants can be either too dry or too wet, so check before automatically watering.

Make sure your plants are mulched well, too, which will help reduce evaporation.  Decomposed leaf mulch, often available from the city, makes a great mulch for your vegetables as well as your ornamental plants.