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Joyful Market at Eagle Academy PCS Thursday April 12th 2018

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ORGANIZATION: United Planning Organization

  • A group opportunity. Invite your friends.
  • 30 people are interested

JOYFUL FOOD MARKETS

In January 2015, Martha’s Table, in partnership with the Capital Area Food Bank, launched Joyful Food Markets to increase access to and encourage consumption of fresh fruits and vegetables east of the Anacostia River. Joyful Food Markets are run exclusively in elementary schools in Wards 7 & 8. In each school, colorful tables are filled with baskets of fresh produce and piled high with healthy non-perishable food, while festive music plays. The markets are joyful community events, where families and children can mingle with volunteers and school administrators while selecting from fresh, seasonal produce and healthy pantry staples, totaling 23 pounds of food per enrolled student. In addition, our markets feature kids’ cooking activities, recipe samples, and chef-led culinary demonstrations, designed to get children excited about healthy eating and cooking.

Skills

  • Child Warefare
  • Child Care
  • Food Delivery / Distribution
  • Community Outreach

Good Match For

Teens People 55 + Group

Requirements and Commitment

  • Must be at least 10
  • Orientation of Training
  • 4 hours per schedule date

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About United Planning Organization

Location:

2907 Martin Luther King Jr. Ave, Advocacy and Volunteer Services, Washington, DC 20032, US

Mission Statement

Uniting People with Opportunities

Description

The United Planning Organization, the designated community action agency for Washington, DC, was established December 10, 1962 to plan, coordinate, and implement human services programs for low-income residents in the Nation's Capital. For over 50 years, UPO has been in the forefront of the war on poverty. As the catalyst for economic security and growth for all Washington, DC residents, UPO has laid the groundwork for innovative social service programs such as weatherization and energy conservation services, Head Start, workforce development training and youth development.

CAUSE AREAS

Children & Youth
Education & Literacy
Hunger
Children & Youth, Education & Literacy, Hunger

WHEN

Thu Apr 12, 2018
02:45 PM - 06:00 PM

WHERE

Eagle Public Charter School3400 Wheeler Road SEWashington, DC 20032

(38.840256,-76.9927)
 

SKILLS

  • Food Delivery / Distribution
  • Child Welfare
  • Community Outreach

GOOD FOR

  • Teens
  • People 55+
  • Public Groups

REQUIREMENTS

  • Must be at least 16
  • Orientation or Training
  • 4 hours per scheduled date
  • must be able to lift 20lbs; wear comfortable clothing; outside activities weather permitted

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