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2023 Summer Impact Report

August 29, 2023

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⚠️ Are you drinking water WRONG? ⚠️ It's ⚠️ Are you drinking water WRONG? ⚠️ It's hot. Did you know there are many ways to stay hydrating than just drinking plain water? Check out our Green Dream Smoothie recipe, link in bio. (and of course, drinking plain water to stay hydrated works, too 😉)
Last week, our generous Board Chairs, Lisa Dykstra Last week, our generous Board Chairs, Lisa Dykstra and Chef Marc Vetri, announced that they'd match every dollar generous supporters like you donated up to $40,000. Why did they do this? When Congress passed the "Big Beautiful Bill," it eliminated SNAP-Ed funding. Because of this funding loss, we're facing a $700,000 shortage, which translates to 21,000 fewer cooking and eating experiences for kids in Philadelphia. The match expires tonight at midnight, and each dollar you donate keeps nutrition education and cooking classes in Philly's schools. 💚 Make a donation today and double your impact on Philadelphia's youth, link in bio.
Every dollar you give will be doubled to support n Every dollar you give will be doubled to support nutrition education that gives kids the tools to prepare and enjoy food that nourishes their minds and bodies. Vetri Community Partnership’s work is more than just cooking lessons. We are teaching life skills for life. These are moments of confidence, creativity, and connection that stick with kids far beyond the classroom. And they’re only possible because of people like you. 💚 Please make a gift today to help keep nutrition education in the classrooms. Link in bio.
Let’s cook together! 🥗 Parents and caregiver Let’s cook together! 🥗 Parents and caregivers are invited to this free Vetri Community Partnership cooking class that takes place upstairs at Rowhouse Grocery (1713 McKean St). The next class of the summer is August 6th at 5 pm. Join us in making Burrito Bowls and chatting about planning meals at home while also receiving a free citrus juicer! These classes are funded by SNAP-Ed for neighbors who live in the 19145 zip code only. Sign up for these classes today, link in bio. This institution is an equal opportunity provider. This material was funded by USDA’s Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) through the PA Department of Human Services (DHS).
A word from Vetri Community Partnership's CEO, Mad A word from Vetri Community Partnership's CEO, Maddy Booth... Since we shared the news of a devastating $700,000 funding cut, generous supporters like you have stepped up with nearly $30,000 in donations. We’re incredibly grateful. Now, we need your help to bring Culinary Classroom back. This moment is hard, but together, we can bridge the funding gap and bring nutrition education back to Philly's kids. 💛 Please consider donating today. Link in bio.
Due to the loss of federal SNAP-Ed funding, Vetri Due to the loss of federal SNAP-Ed funding, Vetri Community Partnership has been forced to pivot in-school nutrition education programming that reached thousands of Philadelphia students each year. With your help, we can bring back Culinary Classroom—our original program that blends cooking and nutrition education in 45-minute lessons that encourages kids to try new foods, build confidence in the kitchen, and develop life skills for a healthier future. This program is our bridge to the future, but we cannot cross it without you. Making Culinary Classroom possible will cost $400,000. Please consider a donation to help bridge the federal funding gap and bring nutrition education back to Philly's kids. Double your impact! All gifts made by Tuesday, July 15 will be matched by board members Marc Vetri and Lisa Dykstra. Donate today, link in bio.
We’re at a pivotal moment with the loss of $700, We’re at a pivotal moment with the loss of $700,000 through the passage of the Big Beautiful Bill. But I’m committed to keeping nutrition education in the classrooms. Now more than ever, @vetricommunity needs a strong foundation of support. This is why my fellow Co-Chair of the Board of Directors, Lisa Dykstra, and I are committing to match every dollar that you donate to Vetri Community Partnership, up to $40,000. Donate now (link in bio!) to double your impact and keep kids in Philly's schools cooking, eating, and learning. Thanks for reading! -Marc @marcvetri & Lisa @lisacdykstra
SNAP-Ed is gone. We're gonna say what many people SNAP-Ed is gone. We're gonna say what many people have expressed to us: this stinks! As of last week, the federal government officially eliminated SNAP-Ed funding through the Big Beautiful Bill, cutting off one of the only nationwide sources of support for in-school nutrition education. This hurts so many families who are fighting to put food on the table and make healthier choices. But Vetri Community Partnership isn't giving up on in-school time cooking and nutrition education, and neither should you. We're raising key funds to make up the $700,000 funding gap that we've been left with, and you can help! Make a donation today to support Culinary Classroom, a new(ish) program that will help mostly replace SNAP-Ed. These key funds will support keep our programming in schools, during the school day, where kids can easily access hands-on cooking lessons and key nutrition topics. Every cloud has a silver lining--you're ours. Donate today at the link in bio.
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