| Capital Area Food Bank of Texas, Austin | |
| Project Location | Austin |
| Project Strategy | Support a local non-profit |
| Organization | Capital Area Food Bank of Texas, Austin |
| Organization Website | http://www.austinfoodbank.org |
| Project Status | Completed |
| Vibha Funded Component | Individual Schools (11) |
| Vibha Funding | $1000 (2008) |
| Beneficiary Age | 5-12 years |
| Beneficiary Socio-economic Background | Children of Central Texas |
| Beneficiaries | 2800 children |
| Cost per Beneficiary | $0.35 |
| Address | 8201 S.Congress Ave Austin, 78745 Texas |
| Project Liaison | Contact Vibha Project Lead |
The Problem:Many children in low-income neighborhoods do not receive well-balanced evening meals because their caregivers work late hours or cannot afford nutritious food. Children must receive appropriate nutrition in order to develop properly and perform well in school. The Opportunity:Kids Cafe serves as a direct partnership between the Food Bank and existing after-school programs. The Solution:Kids Cafes are safe, nurturing places where neighborhood children can go after school and receive a hot dinner, as well as help with homework from caring individuals. Vibha Involvement:Vibha made a $1000 donation to the program from the Dream Mile ’08 proceeds. Project Progress:• The Capital Area Food Bank (CAFB) currently operates 31 Kids Cafes in Central Texas, serving more than 25,000 meals to more than 2,800 children in need per month |
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