The Archdiocese of Philadelphia Kicks off Summer Meals Program

Nutritional Development Services (NDS) of the Archdiocese of Philadelphia is sponsoring its annual
Blessing of the Summer to kick off its Summer Meals Program. Monsignor Daniel Sullivan, president of the NDS board, will preside over the blessing at Visitation B.V.M. School in North Philadelphia. Campers from Visitation B.V.M. Day Camp, ages 3 to 15, will participate.

Tuesday, June 28, 2011
11:15 a.m.
Immediately Followed by Lunch
Visitation B.V.M. School
300 East Lehigh Avenue
Philadelphia, PA 19125

For the last 35 years NDS has been proud to partner with hundreds of dedicated community leaders to provide a service that benefits families and contributes to the health and well-being of children in Philadelphia and the surrounding area. In the summer of 2010, NDS operated almost 500 sites and served approximately 1.2 million meals.

The Summer Meals Program is federally funded, operated nationally by the U.S. Department of Agriculture, and administered by the Pennsylvania Department of Education. This year the NDS Summer Meals Program runs from June 20th through August 26th. Children participating in the program are invited to enter a Creative Writing Contest and a Poster Contest titled Piece for Peace, which promotes peace in the community.

Participating sites offer children lunch and a choice of breakfast or a snack. Most Philadelphia and many suburban neighborhoods qualify for the program

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Editor's Note: To sign up for the Summer Meals Program or for more information on Nutritional Development Services please call Anne Ayella at 215-895-3470.

Contact
Bonnie Olinger
Communications Assistant
215-587-3747