October 21, 2004: Headlines: NGO's: Fund Raising: Service: PR Newswire: Kate Joyce, a former Peace Corps Volunteer from Baltimore, Md., credits the Chocolate Affair, a fundraiser to support the Center for Poverty Solutions, for introducing her to the Edible School Yard program
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October 21, 2004: Headlines: NGO's: Fund Raising: Service: PR Newswire: Kate Joyce, a former Peace Corps Volunteer from Baltimore, Md., credits the Chocolate Affair, a fundraiser to support the Center for Poverty Solutions, for introducing her to the Edible School Yard program
Kate Joyce, a former Peace Corps Volunteer from Baltimore, Md., credits the Chocolate Affair, a fundraiser to support the Center for Poverty Solutions, for introducing her to the Edible School Yard program
Kate Joyce, a former Peace Corps Volunteer from Baltimore, Md., credits the Chocolate Affair, a fundraiser to support the Center for Poverty Solutions, for introducing her to the Edible School Yard program
Dannon and America's Second Harvest Partner to Reward Americans Who Are Helping to Strike Out Hunger
TARRYTOWN, N.Y., Oct. 21 /PRNewswire/ -- Kate Joyce, a former Peace Corps Volunteer from Baltimore, Md., credits the Chocolate Affair, a fundraiser to support the Center for Poverty Solutions, for introducing her to the Edible School Yard program. Joyce has become a leading advocate in the fight against hunger and was recognized by The Dannon Company as the 2004 Strike Out Hunger Challenge winner for her unique efforts in helping to fight hunger.
The Dannon program recognized families and/or organizations that are helping to strike out hunger in America and specifically in their own communities. Joyce's award includes a $10,000 donation for her chosen charity, the Center for Poverty Solutions, and $1,000 in free groceries for her and her husband.
"When I returned from the Peace Corps, I wanted to combine my love for gardening with my passion to help feed the hungry. The Edible School Yard program not only accomplished this, but also provided a wonderful platform to educate children about nutrition," said Joyce, who currently holds two part- time jobs, both associated with helping out her community. "While I don't have any children of my own, I feel that through my work, I can help teach children why it is so important to strike out hunger."
Since Joyce started volunteering at the Center for Poverty Solutions, she has become a tireless advocate in the fight to strike out hunger by educating children and teachers on the importance of helping to end this sweeping hunger problem. Joyce has taken on many different roles at the Center for Poverty Solutions. She built an organic garden/outdoor classroom by introducing fresh produce into the daily diet of school children at low-income schools. She was responsible for assisting a group of children from a variety of schools in measuring the garden, building its beds and sowing donated plants. To ensure that horticulture and gardening is not forgotten, she has also developed a curriculum for teachers to follow when educating children on the subject, and hopes this knowledge will encourage the children to incorporate gardening and nutrition into their daily lives.
"Kate Joyce's volunteer work at the Edible School Yard program is a true embodiment of the dedication and creativity that we were searching to identify with the Strike Out Hunger program," said Juan Carlos Dalto, President and Chief Executive Officer of The Dannon Company, Inc. "We hope that Joyce's commitment and drive serves as an inspiration to all Americans. We are pleased to reward Kate for the difference she is making in her community."
Dannon and America's Second Harvest (A2H), the nation's largest organization of emergency food providers, partnered for the third straight year to help bring awareness to and educate the public about the growing problem of childhood hunger. The Strike Out Hunger program included the essay contest and a financial click-through donation program at dannon.com, which raised $100,000 (or 1.5 million meals) for A2H.
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