Hi all, Ashton Rask again. For my final blog post, and my final project of my internship,
\nSavannah and I helped our Education Program Assistant build bags filled with cooking utensils,
\ncookbooks and other informational materials. These bags will be distributed to our local
\ncommunity partners for our community members to use and enjoy. This will help equip our
\ncommunity with the tools they need to create a healthy and balanced meal. Attached is a photo
\nof Savannah Barron and me in our Columbia County Office, prepping the bags (photo to come). We created an
\nassembly line to get as many of the bags done as we could so we can distribute them to our
\ncommunity partners.<\/p>\n
Over the course of my internship, I have had the opportunity to help within our community
\nprogramming, which is something I have really enjoyed. Specifically, our cooking classes at the
\nFood Bank that are hosted alongside WIC classes. These classes are made up of youth usually
\nunder the age of 6. We have had some of these kids attend multiple classes this summer, and
\nit’s been a joy to see them repeatedly. It has given me the opportunity to give back to my
\ncommunity, help educate my community about the resources we have available, and share
\nnew, healthy recipes featuring foods that are easily accessible.<\/p>\n
Working with Kate, our education program assistant, has been a blast. She’s extremely
\nknowledgeable and creates a wonderful environment for those involved. The kids we had the
\nopportunity to work with are so much fun and are always excited about the recipes Kate brings
\nto the table. Our hope is that these prefilled bags help kids and families have the tools they
\nneed to make meals more accessible.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
Hi all, Ashton Rask again. For my final blog post, and my final project of my internship, Savannah and I helped our Education Program Assistant build bags filled with cooking utensils, cookbooks and other informational materials. These bags will be distributed to our local community partners for our community members to use and enjoy. This… Continue reading