For many children, the word ‘summer’ evokes images of vacationing, swimming, camping, hanging out with friends and an appreciated absence of school and homework. However, for others, summer can mean extreme heat, a scarcity of food and no escape from home-life.
The sight of broccoli brought a look of joy to Naomi Sulpizio’s face. At her lunch table, the 3-year-old dunked the florets in ranch sauce and left smears of white on her cheek as she gobbled each piece.
The Episcopal Diocese of Spokane has announced its sponsorship of a Simplified Summer Food Program for Children, a child nutrition strategy of the U.S. Department of Agriculture. The pilot program, Stone Soup Café, will be hosted by the West Central Episcopal Mission.