The materials, used as models for replication across the state, provide practical, easy to follow advise to social service and nutrition specialists as they tackle hunger issues in their own communities. In each of the Agency's Head Start centers, Head Start children and their families receive nutritious breakfasts and lunches that help set the tone for healthy eating later in life.
Children develop knowledge about nutrition, manners and making proper eating a habit.
Children who attend the Richmond Child Care Center are provided two nutritious snacks and a hot lunch in accordance with USDA guidelines.