Organization Profile
Virginia Department of Education: Virginia 365 Project
http://www.doe.virginia.gov/support/nutrition/virginia_365/index.shtmlThe Commonwealth of Virginia seeks to demonstrate that childhood hunger among school-aged children can be eliminated by ensuring that children have access to healthy meals where they live, learn, and play 365 days a year. Student achievement and behavior improves when students are well nourished and ready to learn. The Virginia Department of Education (VDOE) and its partners in school divisions, state agencies and community organizations are striving to develop innovative models to end childhood hunger in Virginia. Virginia 365 Project Goals -To end childhood hunger in participating areas by 2018. -To nourish student’s mind and body so they can excel and have improved school performance. -To be the nation’s leader in ending childhood hunger through partnerships and collaboration and innovative service delivery.
Hunger & Homelessness
Low-income Communities
Richmond, VA, 23219