In anticipation of the numerous school closings due to the teacher’s rally, we have a list of schools offering free lunch to children on May 16th. Durham Public Schools will provide meal services through an extension of the summer feeding program. Bethesda Elementary Club Blvd. Elementary Eastway Elementary Eno Valley Elementary Githens Middle Glenn […]
A Colorado mother sent her child to school with a sandwich, string cheese and Oreo cookies, according to ABC News. Her 4-year-old daughter was not permitted to eat the cookies and the school sent the child home with a note indicating that the cookies weren’t an acceptable part of a healthy lunch. The […]
Whether you’re in corporate America, a busy mom, a full time student (who also works full time), a budding entrepreneur or a combination of all…
Following on the heels of the successful Universal Free Breakfast program extended to all students in Durham Public Schools this year, the school district announced a new program allowing 10 schools to provide free lunch as well—regardless of a student’s economic status. Under the United States Department of Agriculture’s Community Eligibility Provision, DPS now offers […]
Join “The Chain” for its May 22, One O’clock networking lunch til 2:30 pm at The Palace International, 1104 Broad Street, Durham, NC. The featured guest speaker Kioka Dunston will talk about stress management. There is a nominal cost for lunch. Kioka Dunston is a Certified Personal and Executive Coach and owner of kiokacoaching, inc. […]
Packing a lunch is not just something that is for grade school kids; grown-ups can brown bag it too! Bringing your lunch to work is…
A mother in Canada packed lunch for her two daycare-aged children last December. The lunch she packed included leftover homemade roast beef and potatoes, carrots, an orange and milk. The mom received a $10 fine from the daycare and a note saying that she failed to include a grain component to the lunches. The daycare […]
WHO: School-Age Children (18 years and younger) WHAT: Breakfast (7:45- 8:30) & Lunch (11:00-11:30) WHEN: July 8th thru July 31th , 2013 WHERE: Central Elementary Cafeteria 154 Hayes Street, Hillsborough, NC 27278 Details: The Cafeteria at Central Elementary School will be providing a FREE nourishing Breakfast and Lunch this summer. The session will start […]
Michelle Obama is scheduled to attend a North Carolina Women for Obama luncheon next month in Raleigh, said a campaign official on Sunday. The luncheon is slated for March 2 and will be held at the City Center Marriott. Ticket prices will begin at $500 and will benefit the Obama Victory Fund. The first lady […]
VIA: healthnews.com It’s been many years since I had to prepare lunches for schoolchildren. But I did do it for more than a decade, and mostly on a budget. With hot lunches at many schools being costly or of poor nutritional value, it is certainly wiser and healthier to pack your own. While there is […]
