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KIDS CAFE PROGRAM

Over 33,000 children are at risk of going hungry in South Jersey. The mission of Kids Cafe is to help alleviate child hunger in America through the provision of nutritious meals served to children at-risk of hunger in safe, accessible sites. The Kids Cafe Program also includes nutrition education and enrichment activities.

In response to the growing number of children that are without food in our region, the Food Bank of South Jersey (FBSJ) has established several Kids Cafe sites. Collectively, approximately 300 children are receiving nutritionally balanced meals and snacks for 52 weeks through this program. Center locations: Kids Cafe Paulsboro, Kids Cafe Glassboro, Kids Cafe of Winslow Township and Kids Cafe Camden City.

• Program Criteria
• Must be a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization
• Food must be provided free of charge without any obligation
• The organization's program must be located within Burlington, Camden, Gloucester and/or Salem counties
• Provide verification from the local school district that 50% of the children served are eligible for the free or reduced lunch programs
• Maintain proper certifications for fire, occupancy and food storage and handling
• Conduct background checks on staff and volunteers who have repetitive contact with children
• Adhere to a predetermined menu and food service schedule
• Indentify and maintain a coordination team consisting of at least three paid staff members

As our waiting list of schools in need of Kids Cafe grows, we are actively seeking your help in ensuring that children –our future- do not go hungry.For more information about the Kids Cafe, contact Kristin Valente at kvalente@foodbanksj.org or 856-662-4884 ext. 117.To sponsor Kids Cafe, contact Mario Partee at mpartee@foodbanksj.org or 856 662-4884 ext. 129.

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