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Beaverton School District offers meals at 29 sites, 14 of those are school sites and the remaining sites are at various apartment complexes and at the Beaverton City Park. On Tuesdays the city librarian offers a free storytime in the park in conjunction with out food program there monday through thursday from 12:00-1:00. Every once in awhile our vollunteers are able to offer activities at the park but no official schedule is offered as of yet.

THPRD offers free recreational activities and crafts Monday through Friday until August 14th.
OSU is offering free "Snack Attack" and Start Smart Eating and Reading classes for children at various Beaverton sites in Washington County as well.

Next week at Cedar Park Middle School (July 14th through the 17th) several church vollunteers will be offering free sports and craft activities for children from 10:00-11:00 with free lunch to follow.
We welcome all to join us for a free nutritious breakfast and lunch and to join in on the activities as well.
Nutrition Services / Beaverton School District

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Yes, Thank you OPB for running this program and for speaking about summer food. It is such a wonderful program for parents, children, and those who participate in the meal prep itself. A total win win situation. The major problem is the advertising. School districts can send flyers home but most don't make it out of the back pack. Banners and signs are good but are often vandalized or are in locations that are not clearly visible. I beleive that radio and TV are our best bet for letting those know that the program is available to all children in the community and that they do not have to qualify or apply.

There are so many community members out there working with us to provide free activities for the children as well. If the community was aware of these programs more children could participate in healthy activities such as cooking classes and nutrition education activities with OSU and sports and craft activities sponsored by THPRD. Good food and an active mind and body are the keys to a healthy child who will be ready to learn.

We have had a great response from volunteers after the governor sent out his plea for community support for the program. There are people out there that really want to help out they just did not know before that the program existed. I see a greater need this year than in years past and with the economy the way it is now next year we will see an even greater need.

With extended outreach, we (Oregon) have the potential to serve an even greater population than ever before if school districts, churches and other community member?s step up to the plate and think outside the box as far as where and how a program can be run. The State has been amazingly helpful with qualifying sites and giving sponsors the resources to run a break even program. Thanks to you all that are involved for your dedication and outreach thus far :)

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