An Olympic theme marks the million meal milestone for the Summer Food Service Program of Nutritional Development Services of the Archdiocese of Philadelphia. The Summer Food Service Program provides nutritious meals and lessons about healthy eating to thousands of children. This is the seventh year in a row that the Summer Food Service Program will reach the one million meal mark.

The one millionth meal of 2004 will be served at Venice Ashby, a program operated by the Bucks County Housing Authority in Bristol. Olympic flags and medals are part of the fun for all of the children. The child who receives the one millionth meal will get a book bag filled with prizes.

Wednesday, August 11, 2004
11:30 a.m. to 12:15 p.m.
Venice Ashby
Bucks County Housing Authority
5401 Beaver Dam Road
Bristol, Bucks County

The Summer Food Service Program serves children of all denominations; approximately 90% of whom are non-Catholic. 50-60 children attend Venice Ashby each day. It is one of approximately 500 sites throughout the Philadelphia area served by the Archdiocese of Philadelphia Summer Food Service Program. Other sites include camps, bible schools and enrichment programs.

The children receive either breakfast and a snack or breakfast and lunch. The free meals consist of sandwiches, milk and fresh fruit. The Summer Food Service Program also teaches children about nutrition and fitness.

This program is funded by the United States Department of Agriculture and is sponsored in the Philadelphia area by Nutritional Development Services of the Archdiocese of Philadelphia, the Philadelphia Department of Recreation and the Philadelphia Housing Authority.
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