June 22, 2016 Issue II

Changing Lives with Healthy Meals

Contents

Break a World Record!

Be a Healthy Role Model

New Menu Spotlight

Food Safety Reminders

Free Things to Do in the Summer

Contest Announcements

Summer Events

Summer Meals

June 20 - August 26

June Fun Safe Philly

Summer Kick-off July Social Media Contest

Peace Contest

Mighty Record August

Peace Contest Winners announced

Summer Splash Summer Meals Program for Children

Nutritional Development Services * Archdiocese of Philadelphia

Join Mighty Writers to Break a World Record!

On Tuesday, July 26th, encourage children to join Philadelphia’s very own

Mighty Writers to raise awareness about the importance of education

and literacy levels! At the Philadelphia Museum of Art, about 3,000

students will come together to break the Guinness World Record for the

greatest number of people writing at the same place and time. This year

the topic will be, “If I were President…”

The event, also known as Mighty Record, is scheduled to take place from

10am to 12pm. There are only two requirements for signing up: 1) be a

Philadelphian, and 2) be between the ages of 7 and 17. Visit

www.mightywriters.org to register.

Welcome to the Summer Meals Program. We hope that the first week of service

is going well. If you run into any problems or issues, NDS is here for you! Don’t

hesitate to call us at (215) 895-3470, option 1.

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Menu Spotlight

NDS has been working hard

to introduce foods that are

both healthy and delicious.

This summer, children will

see two types of hummus

during service:

Cranberry orange hummus

Harvest pumpkin hummus

Hummus falls under one of

our five vegetable

sub-groups. Legumes are a

good source of protein,

fiber, B vitamins, and more!

To keep lunches and

milk safe from animals

or pests, they need to

be at least 6 inches off

of the ground.

Cold foods need to be

at 41O F or below.

Refrigerators and/or

ice will keep meals

safe.

Be a Healthy Role Model for Kids

Adults play an important role in how children’s eating habits form. It’s important to set a good example– here are some tips as to how:

1. Show by example. Try new foods yourself, and take the time to describe texture and taste.

2. If shopping together, discuss different vegetable, fruit, grain and dairy products. Knowledge is power, and children will be more likely to make healthy choices.

3. Reward with attention, instead of food.

4. Encourage physical activity. Make it fun and interactive by involving everyone. Remember to use safety gear like bicycle helmets when necessary!

Find more examples at http://www.choosemyplate.gov.

Food Safety Tips and Reminders

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Read

Apply for a library card if you haven’t already!

Registration for the Free Library’s Summer Reading Program is open from June 13th–

August 5th. Earn badges, track the amount of time you spend reading, and

write reviews! Earning a new badge automatically enters you in a weekly raffle with prizes. The School District also offers

suggested booklists.

All ages are welcome.

Explore

1. Visit your local park. Play a game of

kickball, basketball, or baseball!

2. Take a self-guided tour of the city’s

famous murals!

3. Walk by Independence National Historic

Park. Stop by and take a picture with the

Liberty Bell!

4. Learn more about your city– take a

walking tour around Philadelphia.

www.visitphilly.com/tours/Philadelphia/

free-tours-by-foot/

Free Things to Do in the Summer

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Nutritional Development Services (NDS) Archdiocese of Philadelphia 222 N 17th Street Philadelphia, PA 19103 Phone: 215-895-3470, option 1 Fax: 215-895-0830 http://nutritionaldevelopmentservices.org/

This institution is an equal opportunity provider. Visit our website for more information.

Announcements

Entries will be sorted into two categories, and a winner will be chosen from each category:

Students 5-8 years old

Students 9 years and older

Peace Contest Each summer, NDS hosts a creative writing and poster contest with the theme of peace. This theme is as relevant and necessary now as the first summer we introduced it. Please encourage the children at your site to carefully consider what it means to be peacemakers in their communities. Prizes will be awarded to entries judged as most thoughtful by NDS staff members.

Entries must be mailed or delivered to NDS by July 22nd, 2016.

They also must be submitted on paper with the child’s name, age, and the name of the camp on the back. All entries must promote peace!

Social Media Contest Last summer, sites submitted contest entries and then collected votes by earning “likes” on Facebook. Congratulations to Fatima Catholic Outreach Center!

Follow us on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram for announcements

about this summer’s social media contest!

https://www.facebook.com/SummerMealsNDS

https://twitter.com/SummerMealsNDS

https://www.instagram.com/SummerMealsNDS