*District & Community Updates*
Dear Friend of Wellness:
Thank you all for being great friends to our School District as we celebrate this week World Friendship Day , also known as International Day of Friendship, taking place tomorrow, Thursday, July 30th.

International Day of Friendship was designated by the United Nations General Assembly (UN). On July 30th, we step back and are thankful for those relationships, locally and worldwide, as they promote and encourage peace, happiness, equity, and unity. The UN encourages governments, community groups, and other organizations to coordinate activities and events that celebrate those friendships we keep close to us. Many of the events focus on reconciliation, bridging understanding and consensus, and finding comfort in those relationships that feel like home. Getting to the heart of each other and genuinely supporting overall health and wellness will lead us to successful outcomes... we can certainly do this together with all our friends standing by each other's side.

Thank you to all that have continued sending us your messages of gratitude, support, and the many resources for us to share with everyone in this weekly newsletter distribution. Also...thank you for sharing it with your own cirlce of friends. We have seen this beautiful ripple effect in action by your sharing.

What began with the intention to deliver one or two newsletters has lead us to deliver 16 editions thus far. Our main goal was to continue keeping all of you abreast of the many things that are happening within the District and our Community...and, for sure, this goal continues to be accomplished weekly. The reception of these newsletters has been overwelmingly positive and we intend to continue utilizing this method of communication moving forward into this new school year. With some kind of yearning for an unknown return to normalcy, we continue to assess the deliverenace of our District's Wellness Promotion Task Force meetings' face-to-face attendance cautiously and carefully. Due to our reopening priorities, starting the month of August 2020, this Wellness Promotion Task Force newsletter will be going out every other week...so our next XVII edition will be out on August 12, 2020.

 Let's keep pressing on and...
Never Give UP!

Continue being a beacon of LIGHT for all the children
and each other...
let's grow  STRONGER  together!

Be healthy and safe ~ Paula
School Food Service (SFS) News...
The District's SFS Department staff has distributed over  4.15  million meals at school feeding sites and has given out a total of  180,980 Family Meal Boxes/Bags of non-perishable food or produce from community partners. It takes a village to feed our children.

The School District of Palm Beach County continues to serve meals through the summer feeding program at  51 locations across the District  from 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. on Tuesdays and Thursdays.

New Additional Locations and Time Changes Start on August 11th...
click below for more information.
IN OTHER NEWS...
HOT OF THE PRESS...
IS YOUR CHILD UNINSURED? APPLY FOR FLORIDA KIDCARE!
Florida KidCare offers free or low-cost health insurance for kids and teens. Premium assistance eligibility is based on income and household size. Enrollment and coverage is available all year round!

Visit  www.floridakidcare.org  to apply and use code HCSEF when applying.
 
For more information or local application assistance  click here  or call the
Health Council of Southeast Florida at (561) 469-8202 or email  kidcare@hcsef.org .
EDUCATION FOUNDATION
BACKPACK & SCHOOL SUPPLY DRIVE IS UNDERWAY
Success starts with YOU: Join the movement, collect supplies, and donate today!
Click the picture above for an article from the Sun Sentinel in regard to the Backpack and School Supply Drive.
Prepare students for the school year by supporting the Education Foundation of Palm Beach County ’s Backpack and Sch ool Su pply Drive
from July 1st to August 15, 2020.

Donation Options Include:
Text to Give: Text PBCBackpack to 41444
Check Donations
Amazon Wish List purchases
COUNSELING & MENTAL HEALTH SUPPORT
Children's Home Society of Florida offers Free 24/7 Counseling
Need to talk? They are here to help. Or call or text 1-888-733-6303.
It is completely FREE . Completely confidential. And available to call/text 24 hours, 7 days a week.
Telehealth Services for Children and Teens
Is your child or teen experiencing emotional or behavioral challenges related to the stress of the COVID-19 pandemic?
Center for Child Counseling is providing counseling and support for children, teens, and families. Contact them today at (561) 244-9499 ext. 2 for a FREE phone consultation.
Click here for more information.
211 Palm Beach and Treasure Coast
211 HelpLine is your Local Community HelpLine & Crisis Hotline.
Dial 2-1-1 or Text your zip code to 898211 . Online Chat is available 10:00 a.m. - 8:00 p.m. daily at  www.211palmbeach.org
211 staff are also the regional responders for the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline : 1-800-273-TALK (8255) and the Disaster Distress Helpline at 1-800-985-5990. 
Blood Drive...including COVID antibody test!
Appointments are Required.  

Please DO NOT come out to donate blood if you have a fever or are experiencing flu-like symptoms. You  MUST be symptom FREE for 14 days  prior to donating. Masks are required to be worn by all blood donors. You may wear your own or we will provide one for you if needed.

When:
Friday, July 31, 2020
Time:
9:00 AM - 3:00 PM
COVID-19 Updates...
Click above images for valuable and Up-to-Date Information.
Wellness Promotion Policy (2.035)
The District's Wellness Promotion Task Force purpose is to create an educational forum that allows students, staff, parents, community partners, and members of the public to successfully collaborate in the promotion of healthier lives. With the District's ultimate goal of improving student performance, the direction of the Wellness Promotion Task Force is to encourage a proactive approach to holistically address the health, wellness, and safety of all school children and staff.
Click on the WSCC image above to access the Wellness Promotion Policy (2.035).
Important Note:
The next XVII Edition of our Newsletter will be out on August 12, 2020.
Paula Triana, RDN, LDN
Manager ~ Wellness Promotion
District's Wellness Promotion Task Force
School Food Service Department
3661 North Interstate Park Road, Suite #100
Riviera Beach, Florida 33404
Office: (561) 383-2026
Cell Phone: (561) 253-5583

Frances Rosier
Analyst ~ Wellness Promotion
District's Wellness Promotion Task Force
School Food Service Department
3661 North Interstate Park Road, Suite #100
Riviera Beach, Florida 33404
Office: (561) 882-1931
Cell Phone: (561) 598-3353

Hilary Greever, RDN, LDN
Nutrition Specialist - Nutrition Services
District's Wellness Promotion Task Force
The School District of Palm Beach County
School Food Service Department
3661 North Interstate Park Road, Suite #100
Riviera Beach, Florida 33404
Office Phone: (561) 383-2041