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WHAT: End Hunger Connecticut! (EHC!) will be joined by Lt. Governor Susan Bysiewicz to visit Verplanck Elementary School, a CT Summer Meals site, during their lunch time. UConn’s Put Local on Your Tray will be in attendance with offerings of fresh, locally grown produce for children to taste-test. Representatives from the Connecticut State Department of Education (CSDE), Connecticut Foodshare, and other confirmed legislators and key program partners will also be in attendance to tour the meal site and participate in farm-to-school related activities hosted by the Connecticut Farm to School Collaborative. While there will not be a speaking portion, representatives will be open to interviews and media is encouraged to attend to help promote the program. At this time, children at the site are only approved for back-of-head photos and video unless a parent happens to be present onsite to express media consent for their child(ren).
WHEN: Wednesday, August 16th, 2023 from 11:30AM-1:00PM
WHERE: Verplanck Elementary School
126 Olcott Street Manchester, CT 06040
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Media Contact:
Kimberly Nguyen
knguyen@endhungerct.org |475-330-4040
Communications Coordinator, End Hunger Connecticut!
About CT Summer Meals
The CT Summer Meals Program is federally funded by the USDA and state-administered by the Connecticut State Department of Education (CSDE). The program provides free, nutritious meals to kids during summer break. Summer Meals meet federal nutrition guidelines and are composed of milk, fruits, vegetables, grains, and meat or another protein. Summer Meals are offered at hundreds of sites around the state from June to late August, serving combinations of breakfast, lunch, dinner and snacks. Meals are free to any child age 18-and-under, no questions asked. For additional information visit www.ctsummermeals.org. End Hunger Connecticut! conducts outreach for the CT Summer Meals program in partnership with Connecticut Foodshare and CSDE. For the latest updates and information, follow @ctsummermeals on Facebook, Instagram and Twitter.
About End Hunger Connecticut!
End Hunger Connecticut! is a statewide anti-hunger nonprofit dedicated to eliminating hunger and promoting healthy nutrition through outreach, public education, and legislative and administrative advocacy in Connecticut. By partnering with national organizations, state and local agencies and leaders, schools, and community-based organizations, EHC! enhances the visibility and coordination of federal food assistance programs that are crucial to any effort to improve food security while increasing both family well-being and the amount of federal funding available to the state. EHC! also engages in strategic outreach, capacity building, and provides technical assistance on food and nutrition programs to CT residents and community partners. End Hunger Connecticut! conducts statewide outreach for the CT Summer Meals program in partnership with CSDE and Connecticut Foodshare. To learn more about EHC!, visit www.endhungerct.org.
About us: End Hunger CT! works statewide to eliminate hunger and promote healthy nutrition through outreach, public education, and advocacy. EHC! offers SNAP assistance, nutrition program promotion, doubles SNAP at farmers’ markets, and more to help CT residents in need. To learn more about our services, click here.
Have any questions? Contact our Communications Coordinator, Kimberly Nguyen, at knguyen@endhungerct.org.
