A note from the Executive Director
Summer is officially here and just as the seasons change so do the needs in our region. As we delve into vetting our next project, we also identify the most pressing social issues our community faces. I am thankful for the individuals who recognize the power of collective giving and are willing to invest in positive social returns in our own backyard. As we embark on another project this year, please consider sharing the must! story with others so that we can grow our giving capacity in even bigger ways.
Warm Regards,
Becky |
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Project Update: Food Bank - Children's Farmer's Markets
The positive press and feedback from community members we have received from investing in these Children's Farmer's Markets has been incredible. The following data is what has been accomplished in the 2015-2016 school year:
- We successfully funded all 9 site locations.
- All nine north county Children’s Farmers Markets are strategically located at schools with 60-90% of their students qualifying for free or reduce priced lunches.
- During the past year, these markets provided over 117,000 pounds of fresh fruits and vegetables to over 9,000 children and their families.
- The fresh produce from these markets provided over 97,500 meals.
And... the kids loved it too. Here are a few quotes from some of the children we served this year
- “They have food for us and we need food.” –3rd grader
- “I like to get food for my family. My favorites are oranges and carrots. We will try this.” – kindergartener
- “We get to pick stuff and we have them for dinner. We eat carrots, green beans, and chicken for dinner. Oranges for breakfast” –1st grader
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Upcoming Events
We've got a lot of stuff in the works right now... some haven't been publicly announced yet, but check out this link to some sweet upcoming events benefitting must!
By the way... The California State Fair is partnering with must! charities – for every ticket sold using promo code MUSTCHARITIES, we receive $1. From concerts, to horse racing, to animals, to rides to…well, everything all Americana – the California State Fair has it! Held July 8th – 24th, make this a summer vacation getaway for you and your family while also supporting must! charities. Simply purchase tickets online and use promo code MUSTCHARITIES.
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