Submitted by The South Sound Reading Foundation
September is Food Literacy Month in Washington and the Thurston County Food Bank, Readers to Eaters and the South Sound Reading Foundation are all partnering to provide a collection of children’s food literacy books to elementary schools’ and public libraries. They will promote this partnership at Meadows Elementary in Lacey on Monday, September 28, with a special appearance by Washington’s First Lady Trudi Inslee.
The Food Bank is passionate about providing those in need with healthier food choices and educating families about ways to bring more nutritious food into their homes. They have several nutrition-focused programs that target youth to address the adverse affects of hunger and poor nutrition. It is their mission to ensure each child has an opportunity to live a healthy and happy life.
The South Sound Reading Foundation is a natural partner for this mission. Focused on promoting literacy and reading, the Reading Foundation has made a tremendous impact on youth and education in Thurston County. SSRF leads reading and literacy based activities and volunteer programs and is excited to partner with the Thurston County Food Bank and Readers to Eaters on Food Literacy Month.