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2023 Summer Impact Report

August 29, 2023

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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.
We couldn't ask for a better leader than @marcvetr We couldn't ask for a better leader than @marcvetri. Thank you, Marc, for advocating for us and for all Americans! SNAP-Ed is not waste--it's a critical part of Americans' health. Read Marc's comments alongside the words of other leaders here. Full article linked in bio.
Please take a moment to watch this update from CEO Please take a moment to watch this update from CEO Maddy Booth regarding yesterday’s budget reconciliation bill that was narrowly passed through the senate and what this means for Vetri Community Partnership. Here’s how you can help us keep nutrition education in Philadelphia’s classrooms: • Make a donation to help us close the $700,000 gap (every dollar counts!) • Join the Spice Cabinet (or increase your gift if you are already a member!) • Sponsor a Culinary Classroom with a leadership gift through an EITC contribution or through your donor advised fund Thank you for your continued support as we navigate this difficult time. Go to the link in our bio for more information.
The vote is happening today. This is your last c The vote is happening today. This is your last chance to call Senator John Fetterman at (215) 241-1090 or Senator Dave McCormick at (215) 405-9660 to ask them not to vote for any budget that cuts SNAP-Ed. We are appreciative of your continued support to save SNAP-Ed. For more information visit the link in our bio.
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