June 23, 2010
TO HOLD ANNUAL BLESSING OF THE SUMMER
A KICK-OFF TO THE SUMMER NUTRITION PROGRAM SPONSORED BY THE ARCHDIOCESE
Nutritional Development Services (NDS) of the Archdiocese of Philadelphia is sponsoring its annual Blessing of the Summer. Monsignor Daniel Sullivan, Vicar for Clergy, will preside over the blessing at Holy Child Lower School in Manayunk. Monsignor Sullivan is the president of the NDS board. Campers from Camp Acaraho ages 3 thru 15 years-old will participate.
11:30 a.m.
Holy Child Lower School (Manayunk)
Fountain and Fowler Streets
Philadelphia, PA 19127
The Summer Nutrition Program for children is a federally funded program operated nationally by the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) and administered by the Pennsylvania Department of Education. This year the Summer Nutrition Program runs from June 21st through September 3rd. NDS is proud to partner with hundreds of dedicated community leaders to provide a service that truly benefits families and contributes to the health and well-being of children in Philadelphia and the surrounding area. In the summer of 2009 almost 600 sites and approximately 25,000 children participated in the program.
During the Summer Nutrition Program, approved sites are either in a low-income area or serve a group of children, most of whom are considered low-income. Participating sites can offer children lunch and a choice of breakfast or snack. Most Philadelphia and many suburban neighborhoods qualify. To sign up for the Summer Nutrition Program contact Nutritional Development Services at 215-895-3470.
Editor's Note: For more information on Nutritional Development Services please contact Anne Ayella at 215-895-3486 ext. 717.
Contact
Bonnie Olinger
Communications Assistant
215-587-3747