Boys & Girls Clubs In Texas

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THE SUMMER FOOD SERVICE PROGRAM (SFSP) IS A MEAL AND SNACK PROGRAM MANAGED BY THE UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE (USDA) AND THE TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE. BOYS & GIRLS CLUBS IN TEXAS ACROSS THE STATE SERVE AS SITES AND SPONSORS FOR USDA PROGRAMS, PROVIDING HEALTHY MEALS AND SNACKS TO CHILDREN DURING SUMMER, WHILE ALSO SUPPORTING EDUCATIONAL AND ENRICHMENT PROGRAMS THAT KEEP CHILDREN LEARNING, ENGAGED AND SAFE. BOYS & GIRLS CLUBS IN TEXAS ARE TRUSTED ORGANIZATIONS IN COMMUNITIES AND FULFILL A CRITICAL NEED WHEN CHILDREN ARE NOT IN SCHOOL. MORE THAN 400 CLUB SITES ARE OPEN DAILY AFTERSCHOOL AND DURING SUMMER, WHEN KIDS ARE OUT OF SCHOOL AND MOST IN NEED OF POSITIVE ACTIVITIES, GUIDANCE, AND A SAFE PLACE TO GO. THESE PROGRAMS PROVIDE A VALUABLE RESOURCE TO INDIVIDUALS WITH THE GREATEST NEED. 57% OF CLUB MEMBERS QUALIFY FOR FREE OR REDUCED-PRICE SCHOOL MEALS, COMPARED TO 52% OF PUBLIC-SCHOOL STUDENTS NATIONALLY. FOR MANY CHILDREN, THESE MAY BE THE ONLY NUTRITIOUS MEALS THEY GET ON A NORMAL DAY. ESPECIALLY DURING SUMMER, THESE SITE-BASED MEAL PROGRAMS SERVE A CRITICAL NEED IN COMMUNITIES. IN ADDITION TO PROVIDING HEALTHY MEALS, THEY STOP SUMMER LEARNING LOSS THROUGH EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS, KEEP KIDS ACTIVE AND PROVIDE SAFETY CHECK-INS DURING THE SUMMER.

BOYS AND GIRLS CLUBS IN TEXAS AND THE CHILD AND ADULT CARE FOOD PROGRAM (CACFP) PROVIDE THOUSANDS OF MEALS FOR LOCAL CLUBS. TO RECEIVE REIMBURSEMENTS FOR DINNERS SERVED TO YOUTH, CLUBS MUST QUALIFY UNDER THE TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE AND CACFP STANDARDS. THE CACFP PARTNERSHIP WITH BOYS AND GIRLS CLUB IN TEXAS IS DESIGNED SPECIFICALLY TO PROVIDE DELICIOUS AFTER SCHOOL MEALS AT APPROVED CLUBS. THE APPROVED SITES THAT RUN THE PROGRAM ALSO PROVIDE ENRICHMENT ACTIVITIES TO FURTHER COMPLIMENT THE EXPERIENCE. WHILE CHILDREN EAT AND SOCIALIZE, THEY ALSO HAVE OPPORTUNITIES TO GAIN ADDITIONAL SKILLS AND KNOWLEDGE BY ENGAGING IN EDUCATIONAL ACTIVITIES, RECEIVE TUTORING SERVICES, HAVING ACCESS TO THE INTERNET, OR SIMPLY HAVING A QUIET SPACE TO DO HOMEWORK IN.

COMMON THREADS: COMMON THREADS IS A NATIONAL NONPROFIT THAT PROVIDES CHILDREN AND FAMILIES COOKING AND NUTRITION EDUCATION TO ENCOURAGE HEALTHY HABITS THAT CONTRIBUTE TO WELLNESS. WE EQUIP UNDER-RESOURCED COMMUNITIES WITH INFORMATION TO MAKE AFFORDABLE, NUTRITIOUS AND APPEALING FOOD CHOICES WHEREVER THEY LIVE, WORK, LEARN, AND PLAY. WE KNOW THAT FOOD IS ROOTED IN CULTURE AND TRADITION SO WE PROMOTE DIVERSITY IN OUR LESSONS AND RECIPES, ENCOURAGING OUR PARTICIPANTS TO CELEBRATE THE WORLD AROUND THEM. COMMON THREADS ASPIRES TO BUILD COMMUNITIES THAT EMBRACE HEALTHY COOKING, HEALTHY EATING AND CELEBRATION OF CULTURE.

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