In the spirit of the National Nutrition Month, put words into practice and challenge yourself to Eat Like They Do in School According to the Final Rule! At the end of January, the USDA released the Final Rule on Nutrition Standards, requiring schools to step up the nutrient quality of reimbursable meals served in an [...]
Connecting Communities for the Common Good
The Colorado Convention Center, Korbel Ballroom was filled with faith-based and neighborhood organization representatives today for the Connecting Communities for the Common Good Conference (one of many in a series across the US). This conference came from the White House Office of Faith-Based and Neighborhood Partnerships. Networking and sharing best practices of connecting communities was the purpose, with a look at [...]
Summer 2011 Kicks Off With Radio Disney
Yesterday we attended a terrific summer food kick-off event, sponsored by Western Dairy Association and Denver Public Schools. Not only did the kids did the kids have a free lunch, they also had entertainment from Radio Disney, including dances and games that included nutrition and physical education themes. After the event, DPS treated Hunger Free [...]
