The Pinon Project, in a new collaboration with the Montezuma County Senior Center, will implement a Summer Food Program for children ages 1-18.
The program will begin June 13 and run through Aug. 18. The program will be offered Monday through Friday from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Senior Center Annex, 107 N. Chestnut, Cortez.
The Summer Food Service Program is a federal nutrition program designed to replace school meals during the summer, according to a statement from The Pinon Project. There is no application necessary to receive food at the site. Children ages 1-18 can simply come during meal times to receive a meal. There is no cost for meals served to children.
The Summer Food Service Program is federally funded under the U.S. Department of Agriculture and administered by the Colorado Department of Education. Summer food sites serve nutritionally balanced meals that meet department of agriculture guidelines. All lunches, for example, include a serving of milk, two servings of fruits and/or vegetables, a serving of grains and at least one serving of protein.
As part of the program services, The Pinon Project will offer the CATCH program. CATCH is an evidenced-based exercise and nutrition program that strives to improve the health and nutrition of school-age children. Twice weekly nutritional lessons, along with fun daily activities that promote exercise, will be provided by The Pinon Project staff.
For more information, contact Diana Buza, executive director, or Dave Hart, deputy director, at The Pinon Project, 564-1195.