D.C. Summer Program Provides Free and Healthy Meals to Youth
By National Recreation and Park Association | Posted on January 8, 2014
Washington D.C. is home to more than half a million people -- 601,723 to be exact. Out of those roughly 120,945 people are struggling for food. In 2008-2012, 30.5 percent of households with children in D.C. said they were unable to afford enough food.
Building Sustainable Youth Fitness and Nutrition Programs
By National Recreation and Park Association | Posted on January 8, 2014
In the face of serious budget shortfalls in 2012, Wichita Parks and Recreation Department (WPRD) was forced to close three of their summer meal sites and saw an overall reduction in the number of meals served compared to summer 2011. However, WPRD was able to do a lot more with what they had left—accommodating larger capacities and building the quality of provided services at remaining sites.
A Growing Enthusiasm for Community Gardens
By National Recreation and Park Association | Posted on January 8, 2014
The Salina Parks and Recreation Department (SPRD) was one of five Kansas communities to receive a Serving Kansas Communities grant to help support their summer food service program. In fact, Salina Parks and Recreation was able to utilize the grant to increase the number of nutritious summer meals served to community youth by 5.7 percent—up from 4,470 meals in 2011 to 4,726 meals in 2012.