Torres Announces Ontario-Montclair and Rialto Unified School Districts Receive USDA Summer Sunshine Awards
ONTARIO, CA — Today, U.S. Representative Norma J. Torres (D-Pomona) announced that Ontario-Montclair School District (OMSD) and Rialto Unified School District (RUSD) have received the 2018 Western Region Summer Sunshine Awards from the United States Department of Agriculture's (USDA) Food and Nutrition Service. OMSD was recognized for its community partnerships with the City of Ontario and the Hope Through Housing Foundation to provide summer meals for children and their families. In 2018, OMSD served 2,000 more meals than in the previous year. RUSD was recognized for its innovative and impactful summer programming, which included a mini farmers market to promote food and nutrition education.
"For children in the 35th district, the last day of school shouldn't mean the last time they'll eat a nutritious meal or have access to educational and recreational programs that fuel their development," said Torres. "The efforts of the Ontario-Montclair School District and Rialto Unified School District to address food insecurity and create comprehensive programming during the summer months are an example for school districts across our nation. I congratulate them on this well-deserved recognition."
The Summer Sunshine Awards recognize the outstanding achievements of individuals and groups who, through the Summer Food Service Program and Seamless Summer Option, provide nutritious meals and programs to children and families during the summer months. Activities may include physical and nutrition education, summer learning, and/or wellness promotion to help encourage healthy eating, physical activity, and positive health-related learning habits.
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