A healthy snack for healthy kids is something the Richland County Nutrition Coalition (RCNC) feels is important. Due to the fact that the Richland County Boys and Girls Club provides snacks daily for approximately 85 after-school children and relies on donations, the sixth annual healthy snack drive is under way.
The RCNC is asking that anyone interested in donating healthy snacks donate foods low in added sugars or fat such as fruit cups, hot chocolate mix, peanut butter, jerky, animal crackers, cereal bars and others. An expanded list of healthy snacks is available at the Boys and Girls Club or the Extension Office. Monetary donations are welcome and are used for purchasing fresh foods such as fruits and vegetables, milk and other items.
Sarah Sifers, Boys and Girls Club CPO, said, “Without the support of the community and the Richland County Nutrition Coalition, it would be very difficult to serve healthy snacks to such a large number of kids each day.”
This year, Reynolds and Reese and Ray’s IGA grocery stores are helping out by making available pre-filled grocery bags that customers can purchase and then leave at the store. This makes donating very easy.
Donations can be delivered to the Boys and Girls Club at Central School, 200 3rd Ave SE, east entrance after noon prior to the end of February. If you have questions contact Sara at 433-6763 or Judy at 433-1206.
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