Grants Funded: Action for Healthy Kids, Fuel Up to Play 60 and Fresh Fruit and Vegetable Program

Bruno Associates was notified this week the following grants were awarded for West New York’s Public Schools.

Action for Heathy Kids (AFHK) – West New York Public Schools

Action for Healthy Kids® fights childhood obesity, undernourishment and physical inactivity by helping schools become healthier places so kids can live healthier lives. We partner with a legion of dedicated volunteers — teachers, students, moms, dads, school wellness experts and more — from within the ranks of our 70,000+ network to create healthful school changes. After all, everyone has a part to play in ending the nation’s childhood obesity epidemic.  Read more about the program at AFHK.

                                                          Grant Amount

Elementary School #1                      $2,400.00

Elementary School #2                      $2,400.00

Elementary School #3                      $2,400.00

Elementary School #4                      $2,400.00

Elementary School #5                      $2,400.00

Harry L. Bain                                  $2,500.00

Memorial High School                     $1,400.00

WNY Middle School                          $1,400.00

TOTAL                    $17,300.00

Fuel Up to Play 60  – West New York Public Schools

Fuel Up to Play 60 is a program founded by the National Dairy Council and NFL, in collaboration with USDA, that empowers students to take charge in making small, everyday changes at school. Students can win cool prizes, like an NFL player visit or Super Bowl tickets, for choosing good-for-you foods and getting active for at least 60 minutes every day. We want kids to make a difference not only in their lives, but also their community. Read more about the program at Fuel Up to Play 60.

                                                         Grant Amount

Early Childhood School                   $2,000

Fresh Fruit and Vegetable Program (FFVP) – West New York Public Schools

FFVP can be an important tool in United States Department of Agriculture’s efforts to combat childhood obesity. The Program has been successful in introducing school children to a variety of produce that they otherwise might not have the opportunity to sample.  Read more about the program FFVP.

                                                        Grant Amount

Early Childhood School                           $7,975

Public School #5                                  $41,580

TOTAL                                                 $49,555