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Tidewater Rotary's FOLKS Program Delivering First Round of Crockpots and Meals to Local Families on Tuesday
WHO: The Tidewater Rotary Club distributing resources for the FOLKS (Feeding Our Local Kids & Seniors) Program.
WHAT: The club will distribute over 65 brand new six-quart crockpots and accompanying ready-to-make meal packets to families of students at Easton Elementary. This initiative offers a practical, sustainable way to combat food insecurity by providing the tools and ingredients for healthy, cost-effective family meals. This event is a first step toward serving all four elementary schools in Talbot County.
WHEN: Tuesday, December 16, 2024 Time: 5:00 p.m. – 6:30 p.m. (Media are encouraged to arrive at 4:45 p.m. for setup and interviews.)
WHERE: Easton Elementary School Address: 307 Glenwood Ave, Easton, MD 21601
VISUALS/PHOTO OPPORTUNITIES:
Volunteers (Rotary Club members and school staff) interacting with and handing the six-quart crockpots and meal packets to grateful families.
Families and students receiving the donations.
Interviews with Tidewater Rotary Club leadership discussing the program's practical, sustainable solution to food insecurity and the plan for expansion to the other elementary schools in the county.
BACKGROUND: The FOLKS Program is a vital community initiative designed to offer a sustainable solution to local food insecurity. By providing families with a high-quality six-quart crockpot and ingredients for several meals, the program empowers them to prepare nutritious, low-cost dinners at home. The Tidewater Rotary Club is committed to expanding this distribution to all Talbot County elementary schools in the coming months.
