Chief of Schools Action Item

DATE:	Tuesday, October 15, 2019
TO:	School Board Members
FROM:	Jeff Eakins, Superintendent
SUBJECT / RECOMMENDATIONS
Adoption of Proclamation - Feeding Minds, Nourishing Communities School Pantry Program (Chief of Schools)
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
The Board acknowledges the increased need for students and their families to have access to healthy and nutritious foods beyond the school day.  By expanding the Feeding Minds, Nourishing Communities School Pantry Program to a total of 28 schools in the 2019/2020 school year, the Feeding Tampa Bay partnership provides a greater opportunity for fewer students and families in our communities to experience chronic hunger.   Good nutrition is critical to the wellbeing of the student, improves the learning environment, brings stability to the family, and creates a healthier community.  Thorough the expansion of the Feeding Minds, Nourishing Communities School Pantry Program, and this publicly made proclamation, fewer children will experience chronic hunger, making learning a greater possibility.
STRATEGIC OBJECTIVES
All Strategic Objectives
FINANCIAL IMPACT (Budgeted:  No)
Through external grants and fundraising to seed and sustain the food pantry, $500,000 is being allocated.  On average, each pantry costs about $20,000.
EVALUATION
SUBMITTED BY:

MaryLou Whaley, Ed.S.		Harrison Peters
Director, Community Engagement, Outreach & Philanthropy (813) 272-4680		Chief of Schools, Administration (813) 272-4071
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Hillsborough County Public Schools (Florida) * Mtg.#20191015_932 (Board Meeting) * Section A Item# 04