Feeding Kids Where They Live , Learn & Play

Context Expert Panel Q & A Action Planning Workshop Flow I will be giving you a little information about the national response to childhood hunger. We have 3 experts on various child nutrition programs in the state, who will share some of what they are doing, successes in addressing childhood hunger and some opportunities for further success, with your help. There will be a chance after the panel for you to ask questions- these programs can be complex and we’ll try to be clear about acronyms and such, but you’ll have a chance to get any clarification here. Then we will move into small groups, with those sitting around you, and you’ll have a chance to work with one of the panelists to brainstorm actions that you can take, based on what you learn today and needs you see first hand.

Child Nutrition Programs Designed to ensure good nutrition for ALL children. Web of different programs support kids from prenatal growth till graduation. Federal funds are leveraged to support good nutrition and family food security. For more than 60 years, federal child nutrition programs have played a vital role in providing nutritious food for low-income children. Each year, tens of millions of children across the country rely on these programs. Woven together, they provide strong nutrition assistance for children, from crucial fetal development up to age 18. They form a web of support at home and in child care, school, after-school, summer and other out-of-school settings.

Targeted Programs LIVE WIC Childcare LEARN School Breakfast & Lunch PLAY Summer & Afterschool Meals Each of these programs is funded and regulated by the federal government, administered by a state agency and operated in local communities throughout Oregon. Is there anyone else in the room who plays a role in operating these programs? As they can I’m sure tell you……. When fully utilized they provide a strong safety net, keeping children and families from crossing the threshold from food insecurity to hunger. There are opportunities within each of these programs and at each of these levels to further improve policies, access and participation by children.

Panel Sharon Gibson, Corvallis School District Carolyn Morrison, Child Care Development Services Sue Woodbury, Oregon Public Health Division (WIC) These presenters, between them, have a hand in operating all of the federal child nutrition programs. They also represent the breadth of organizations which are involved in fighting childhood hunger every day, from school districts, to non-profit and government agency, as well as geographically spanning efforts here locally in Corvallis, regionally and state-wide Sharon Gibson- Has been the Director of Food and Nutrition Services for the Corvallis School District for 5 years, operating several of the programs we’ve mentioned. Carolyn Morrison- is the CEO of Child Care Development Services, an umbrella organization that has sponsored the Child and Adult Care Food Program since 1977. Sue Woodbury- Registered Dietician and holds an MBA from the University of Portland. She manages the WIC program in Oregon, officially known as the Oregon State Nutrition and Health Screening. Program They are each going to tell you a bit about what they do and some details about the child nutrition programs they help run. After each has given you an overview, I’m going to ask the panel 2 questions to help us understand the successes and challenges/opportunities they see. How are your programs impacting child food insecurity? What are the barriers to making a greater impact and how can we help?

Action Planning What actions can you take to address childhood hunger in the next year: Within your organization? In your local community? To affect state/federal policy?

Resources Annie Kirschner, Partners for a Hunger-Free OR 503-595-5501 x304, annie@oregonhunger.org www.oregonhunger.org/child-nutrition www.summerfoodOregon.org 1-800-SAFENET