1. SouthSide Youth Outreach Building Strong Lives Everyday

2. Our Mission …is to aid youth of all ages with educational, emotional, physical, material and spiritual support that they may reach a productive, responsible, positive and caring adulthood.

3. Why CACFP? Need for nutrition in order to learn and participate Greater Nutritional Opportunity Potential for program growth Security of finances v. donation based

4. Success! Connection with 150 kids each week Over 6000 Meals in 2013 Partnerships Schools – Champion School Faith Organizations Students scores increasing 30-50% Greater draw for parents because of meal

5. Contribution Better Nutrition Volunteer Participation – Over $400,000 of value from our volunteers Meeting a tangible need Greater focus and behavior

6. ODE Grants Allow for major equipment purchases not otherwise available Provided means for expansion Vary menu options and greater variety

7. The difference is made, one child at a time!