| COLUMBUS CITY COUNCIL MEDIA ALERT For Immediate Release: June 20, 2012 For More Information: John Ivanic, (614) 645-6798 |
SUMMER FEEDING KICKS OFF FOR HUNGRY KIDS
AT LINDEN RECREATION CENTER
Children’s Hunger Alliance, public officials present kick-off, media event
WHO: Children’s Hunger Alliance
Public Officials: Mayor Michael B. Coleman, Commissioner Paula Brooks, Councilman Zachary M. Klein
WHAT: Columbus Summer Feeding Kick-Off & Media Event
WHEN: Thursday, June 21, 2012
TIME: 12:00 noon - 1:00 p.m.
WHERE: Linden Recreation Center (Multi-Purpose Room), 1254 Briarwood Ave., Col, Ohio 43211, (614) 645-3067
DETAILS: Children’s Hunger Alliance, in conjunction with Columbus and Franklin County public officials, kicks off summer feeding for local kids at Linden Recreation Center. The Department of Recreation and Parks for the City of Columbus is the largest, single sponsor of the Ohio Summer Food Service Program. The Recreation and Parks Department serves meals to low-income children at more than 175 summer feeding sites in Columbus. Children’s Hunger Alliance and public officials kick off summer feeding with the following agenda:
12:00pm Welcome
Andrew Ginther, VP, Community Affairs & Outreach, Children’s Hunger Alliance
Impact of Summer Feeding
Mary Lou Langenhop, President & CEO, Children’s Hunger Alliance
Company Sponsors
· Turkey Hill: Marketing Representative
· The Huntington National Bank: Patricia Barton, Vice President
Regional Marketing & Communications
Elected Officials
· The Honorable Paula Brooks, Commissioner & President
Franklin County Board of Commissioners
· The Honorable Zachary M. Klein, Councilmember, Columbus City Council and Chairman, Recreation and Parks Committee
· The Honorable Michael B. Coleman, Mayor of Columbus
12:15pm Summer Feeding (Public Officials Serve Lunch to Children)
12:25pm Media Questions & Answers
Children’s Hunger Alliance is the statewide nonprofit organization committed to breaking the cycle of childhood hunger through education, leadership, advocacy and service. The agency does this by feeding hungry minds and bodies. The organization provides programs that directly feed children nutritious meals, educate them and their families about healthy eating, and engage children in physical activity. Children’s Hunger Alliance also works with schools and other community based agencies to maximize children’s use of all child nutrition programs. To learn more, call (614) 341-7700 or (800) 227-6446 or visit www.childrenshungeralliance.org.
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