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Share Your Story: Faith and Food

Submitted by Selena Xie on Wed, 05/12/2010 - 4:41pm

Does your congregation participate in any healthy food programs or programs that connect children or families to nature? Tell us about it!

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Summer Food Service Program

Many needy Texas kids get free and reduced-price meals at school during the school year, but during the summer months when school is out these kids are at risk for hunger. The Texas Department of Agriculture provides funding through the Summer Food Service Program to help congregations and community organizations fill this gap and provide food to children in need.

Children and Nature
Obesity and Nutrition

Obesity and poor nutrition have emerged as one of Texas' greatest public health challenges. Both adults and kids in Texas have much higher rates of obesity than the national average, leading to diabetes, high blood pressure and other diseases.

Community Garden
Other Feeding Programs

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