IUP Food and Nutrition Department News http://www.iup.edu/news.aspx?blogid=5531 News from Department of Food and Nutrition at Indiana University of Pennsylvania. 2013-05-21T22:56:29Z en-US Dann-Payne Places Eighth in Pittsburgh Marathon http://www.iup.edu/newsItem.aspx?id=142616&blogid=5531&utm_source=feed&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=news Mr. Bruce V. Dries 2013-05-07T14:54:00Z Nicole Dann-Payne at the Pittsburgh marathonCongratulations to Nicole Dann-Payne, a Department of Food and Nutrition faculty member, who placed eight overall for the women in the 2013 Pittsburgh Marathon, which took place on Sunday, May 5. Her finish time was 3:05:44. Not bad considering this was her first marathon ever!

Dann-Payne has run half-marathons three times; twice in Pittsburgh. She absolutely loves the Pittsburgh Marathon. “The city was alive and electric, with all of the distinct neighborhoods coming out of their homes and on to the streets to volunteer and cheer you on!” she said. “It was so great seeing different organizations and churches along the route out singing, dancing, cheering, and even supplying additional water and fruit to runners!”

It was a shock to learn from a spectator with about three miles to go that she was in eighth place! “I could not believe it! I had so much fun, giving so many spectators high fives, singing along to songs bands along the course were playing, and feeling the incredible support from spectators who would yell ‘you go girl!’. The energy was indescribable, so positive and electric!”

In addition to teaching in the Department of Food and Nutrition, Dann-Payne coaches track and cross country at Marion Center Area High School.

]]> Annual Food Drive Most Successful Ever http://www.iup.edu/newsItem.aspx?id=142615&blogid=5531&utm_source=feed&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=news Mr. Bruce V. Dries 2013-05-07T14:54:00Z 19th annual Community Nutrition Food Drive: Neighbors Helping Neighbors The 19th annual Community Nutrition Food Drive: Neighbors Helping Neighbors was the most successful ever with over $4,500 and 970 pounds of donations!

The event took place on Saturday, May 4, 2013, under gorgeous blue skies and warm temperatures. Congratulations and a big thank you to the students enrolled in the Community Nutrition class for their efforts in making this year's event such a success!

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]]> Community Nutrition Food Drive: Neighbors Helping Neighbors http://www.iup.edu/newsItem.aspx?id=142288&blogid=5531&utm_source=feed&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=news Mr. Bruce V. Dries 2013-04-30T14:54:00Z 2009–2010 dietetic interns at food driveThe 19th annual Community Nutrition Food Drive: Neighbors Helping Neighbors is this Saturday, May 4, 2013. The food drive was recently featured on the community page of the Indiana Gazette. Sixty-three food and nutrition students have been hard at work planning the event and several other activities taking place across campus this week.

On Saturday, students will be collecting donations in Indiana at Giant Eagle, Wal-Mart, Valeski's Bi-Lo, and Big Lots; in Homer City at Mercki's Bi-Lo; in Clymer at Tate's Supermarket; in Saltsburg at Shop 'n Save; and at all four Indiana County McDonalds.

Remember: a $1 donation provides ICCAP with funds to purchase 10 pounds of food!

Shown here are the class of 2009–2010 dietetic interns during the 16th annual Community Nutrition Food Drive unloading donations at the ICCAP warehouse.

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]]> Healthy Kids Day at Indiana YMCA http://www.iup.edu/newsItem.aspx?id=142287&blogid=5531&utm_source=feed&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=news Student Association of Nutrition and Dietetics (SAND) members participated in Healthy Kids Day, a free event held at the Indiana YMCA on April 27, 2013.

]]> Mr. Bruce V. Dries 2013-04-30T14:54:00Z 2013 Healthy Kids DayStudent Association of Nutrition and Dietetics (SAND) members participated in Healthy Kids Day, a free event held at the Indiana YMCA on April 27, 2013, from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.

This event encourages families to jump into summer by doing something fun together and hopes to inspire families to move, learn and live happier! Over 30 area vendors were present as well.

The first 200 kids to register for the event received a free gift, and there were prize giveaways throughout the day. Kids and families got to participate in games, activities, and hourly events. SAND members hosted a nutrition-themed table at the event, complete with a Jumping Bean Challenge game.

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]]> 2013 Advisory Board Meeting http://www.iup.edu/newsItem.aspx?id=142204&blogid=5531&utm_source=feed&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=news The Department of Food and Nutrition hosted the annual advisory board meeting on April 19, 2013. Over 25 regional professionals attended and shared their advice for department programs and activities with faculty members.

]]> Mr. Bruce V. Dries 2013-04-27T14:54:00Z 2013 Advisory Board LuncheonThe Department of Food and Nutrition hosted the annual advisory board meeting on April 19, 2013, that began with a lunch in the Allenwood. Over 25 regional professionals attended and shared their advice for department programs and activities with faculty members.

Pictured from left are: Advisory board member Kristen Ferko, R.D., LDN, general manager of Nutrition Services at IRMC; advisory board member LuAnn Fee, director of School Food Service, Armstrong School District; Food and Nutrition faculty Nicole Clark; Food and Nutrition undergraduate student and SAND secretary Kristen Savorelli

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]]> Community Nutrition Students Meet with County Commissioners http://www.iup.edu/newsItem.aspx?id=142172&blogid=5531&utm_source=feed&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=news Four students from the Community Nutrition class attended the Indiana County Commissioner's meeting on April 24, 2013, to promote the 19th annual Community Nutrition Food Drive: Neighbors Helping Neighbors.

]]> Mr. Bruce V. Dries 2013-04-25T14:54:00Z Commissioners meeting with students for 2013 food driveFour students from the Community Nutrition class attended the Indiana County Commissioner's meeting on April 24, 2013, to promote the 19th annual Community Nutrition Food Drive: Neighbors Helping Neighbors.

This year’s food drive will be held May 4, and all proceeds will be donated to Indiana County Community Action Program.

Pictured from left:
Standing: Undergraduate students Lauren Janocha, Autumn Vay, Alyson Pajak, and Adrienne Poper
Seated: David Frick, Commissioner; Rodney Ruddock, Chairman; Patricia Evanko, Commissioner

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]]> Cupcakes for a Cure http://www.iup.edu/newsItem.aspx?id=142105&blogid=5531&utm_source=feed&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=news The 2013 Relay for Life at IUP event was held in the Zink Gym from noon on April 13 until 7:00 a.m. on April 14. The Student Association of Nutrition and Dietetics participated in this year’s event by hosting a table that sold “Cupcakes for a Cure.”

]]> Mr. Bruce V. Dries 2013-04-24T14:54:00Z Student Association of Nutrition and Dietetics at 2013 Relay for LifeThe 2013 Relay for Life at IUP event was held in the Zink Gym from noon on April 13 until 7:00 a.m. on April 14. Many IUP organizations participated by hosting tables during the event, where they sold items to profit Relay for Life. The Student Association of Nutrition and Dietetics sold cupcakes in addition to raising money and walking in the event.

Relay for Life is organized by the American Cancer Society and takes place in many locations throughout the country to help raise money for cancer research and to honor those who survived cancer as well as those who lost their lives to cancer.

IUP hosts a Relay for Life event annually. This year IUP raised over $20,000!

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]]> Alumna Nelson Young Dietitian of the Year http://www.iup.edu/newsItem.aspx?id=141982&blogid=5531&utm_source=feed&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=news Lori Nelson, class of 2002, was named Young Dietitian of the Year by the Florida Dietetic Association.

]]> Mr. Bruce V. Dries 2013-04-22T14:54:00Z Lori NelsonLori Nelson, class of 2002, was named Young Dietitian of the Year by the Florida Dietetic Association.

Working as the district dietitian for the Brevard Public Schools, Nelson implemented classroom nutrition lessons, started more than 30 school gardens, and secured over $30,000 in grant funding for nutrition and wellness activities and programs through the National Dairy Council and National Football League's Fuel Up to Play 60 program.

Currently, Nelson works as the manager of Health and Wellness at the Dairy Council of Florida.

See the complete story in the “All About Alumni” section of the Spring 2013 print issue of IUP Magazine.

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]]> “Quick and Lite Dinner Tonight” http://www.iup.edu/newsItem.aspx?id=141650&blogid=5531&utm_source=feed&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=news Dietetic interns Molly Synder, Melanie Laird, and Francesca Calabrese hosted this cooking demonstration as part of the IUP Wellness Works Initiative on April 9, 2013.

]]> Mr. Bruce V. Dries 2013-04-11T14:54:00Z 2013 Interns at Wellness DemoDietetic interns Molly Synder, Melanie Laird, and Francesca Calabrese hosted a cooking demonstration as part of the IUP Wellness Works Initiative on April 9, 2013.

Sixteen IUP faculty and staff members attended “Quick and Lite Dinner Tonight” and learned how to put together a quick dinner that is tasty and healthy! The interns provided attendees with healthy dinner recipes that are quick to prepare, discussed ways to make favorite recipes healthier, and demonstrated how to prepare a few recipes: Skillet Braised Pork Chops with Peach-Chili Sauce and Ten-Minute Corn Chowder.

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]]> Indiana’s Cookin’ Event Raises over $9,000 for ICCAP http://www.iup.edu/newsItem.aspx?id=141340&blogid=5531&utm_source=feed&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=news ]]> Mr. Bruce V. Dries 2013-04-04T14:54:00Z Diane Wagoner at Indiana's Cookin 2013Congratulations and thank you to Diane Wagoner and the dietetic interns, along with the up-and-coming chefs under the direction of Chef Al Wutsch from the IUP Academy of Culinary Arts, for another successful Indiana’s Cookin’ held at Kovalchick Convention and Athletic Complex! 

This year's event, sponsored by the Indiana Gazette, the Academy of Culinary Arts, and the Department of Food and Nutrition, raised over $9,000 for Indiana County Community Action Program (ICCAP).

]]> Taylor-Davis Presents Nutrigenomics Lecture http://www.iup.edu/newsItem.aspx?id=141336&blogid=5531&utm_source=feed&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=news ]]> Mr. Bruce V. Dries 2013-04-04T14:54:00Z Interns and Stephanie Taylor-Davis at DESSG 2013On March 21, 2013, IUP dietetic interns attended their fourth meeting of the Dietetic Education Seminar Study Group (DESSG). DESSG brings together food, nutrition, and dietetics students from Adagio Health, Inc., Community College of Allegheny County (CCAC) Diet Tech program, Indiana University of Pennsylvania, Seton Hill University, and the University of Pittsburgh.

During this particular session, interns learned about topics such as nutrigenomics, research, nutrition and performance, and Prader Willi and functional feeding.

Stephanie Taylor-Davis, IUP professor and internship director, presented the session on nutrigenomics.

The event took place on the CCAC campus in Pittsburgh.

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]]> Nutrition Connections: Connecting You With a Healthful Diet http://www.iup.edu/newsItem.aspx?id=140221&blogid=5531&utm_source=feed&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=news Are you confused about the food choices on campus? Get connected with Nutrition Connections, a free Nutrition Counseling Service, sponsored by the Department of Food and Nutrition, located in the Center for Health and Well-Being.

]]> Mr. Bruce V. Dries 2013-03-12T14:54:00Z Are you confused about the food choices on campus? Have you ever thought, “What is a healthful diet?” Well, get connected with Nutrition Connections, a free Nutrition Counseling Service, sponsored by the Department of Food and Nutrition, located in the Center for Health and Well-Being.

Some of the services provided are individual counseling with a peer nutrition counselor, analysis of your current diet, help with finding ways to eat a healthful diet while at college, and weight management counseling. Each academic year, Nutrition Connections helps around 300 students on the IUP main campus. Students who received the service have indicated a positive experience: “My counselor was great, she helped me with finding options in the dining hall,” and “I have a hard time sticking with a diet, but he made me see eating healthy is for a lifetime, not a diet.”

If you would like to make an appointment, e-mail the director, Nicole Clark, RD, LDN, CDE, at nclark@iup.edu. Services are provided during Fall and Spring semesters only.

]]> Salute to Working Women http://www.iup.edu/newsItem.aspx?id=140048&blogid=5531&utm_source=feed&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=news Frances Lechak, a registered dietitian at Memorial Medical Center and IUP Food and Nutrition Department alumnus, will give a speech entitled “The Challenge of Change” as part of the University of Pittsburgh Johnstown Salute to Working Women on April 19, 2013.

]]> Mr. Bruce V. Dries 2013-03-07T14:54:00Z Frances Lechak, a registered dietitian at Memorial Medical Center and IUP Food and Nutrition Department alumnus (B.S. Dietetics, 2000; M.S. Food and Nutrition, 2006), will give a speech entitled “The Challenge of Change” as part of the University of Pittsburgh Johnstown Salute to Working Women.

This event includes a luncheon and will take place on Friday, April 19, 2013, from 11:15 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. in the Living Learning Center on the Johnstown campus. Please click here for more information and tickets.

]]> 2013 National Day of Dance http://www.iup.edu/newsItem.aspx?id=139648&blogid=5531&utm_source=feed&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=news Mr. Bruce V. Dries 2013-02-26T14:54:00Z 2013 Poster Display FiberUndergraduate Nutrition majors from Rita Johnson's Community Nutrition class, as well as six dietetic interns, participated in the 2013 National Day of Dance for Your Health event at the Indiana Mall on February 23, 2013.

Thirty pairs of undergraduate students created poster displays with health and nutrition messages, such as “Shaking the Sodium,” “Is Your Serving Size Wise?” and “Dash Into Heart Health.” In addition, students offered attendees educational handouts, coupons, and food samples donated from several national food corporations.

Photo: Presenting their display about the benefits of fiber are Zachary King and Jordan Penatzer.

The dietetic interns hosted two sessions of cooking demonstrations: Cha Cha Chili and Healthy Trail Mix.

Other free activities available throughout the mall included health screenings and dancing demonstrations.

Day of Dance is an annual event to promote cardiovascular disease awareness, presented locally by Indiana Regional Medical Center; national sponsors include the Spirit of Women Hospital Network, Good Housekeeping magazine, HeartCaring, and the Heart Truth Campaign.

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]]> High Impact Practices Conference http://www.iup.edu/newsItem.aspx?id=139525&blogid=5531&utm_source=feed&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=news On February 14 and 15, 2013, Stephanie Taylor-Davis, along with a team of other IUP faculty and staff, attended Clarion University’s High Impact Practices Conference.

]]> Mr. Bruce V. Dries 2013-02-22T14:54:00Z High Impact Practices ConferencesOn February 14 and 15, 2013, Stephanie Taylor-Davis, along with a team of other IUP faculty and staff, attended Clarion University’s High Impact Practices Conference.

High Impact Practices (HIPs) are known to increase student engagement and lead to better outcomes for students. Examples of HIPs include: first-year seminars, learning communities, collaborative projects, undergraduate research and services, global awareness and study abroad programs, and capstone courses.

Taylor-Davis will share what she has learned with other faculty in the Department of Food and Nutrition and how we can promote best practices with respect to HIPs to benefit our students.

Pictured, from left, are: Mark Palumbo, Katie Farnsworth, Robert Hinrichsen, Stephanie Taylor-Davis, Michele Papakie, Jack Makara, and Mary Anne Hannibal.

]]> Comfort Food Makeovers http://www.iup.edu/newsItem.aspx?id=139128&blogid=5531&utm_source=feed&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=news Comfort foods received a makeover by dietetic interns Desiree Heckman, Anna Hummel, and Hana Smith at a food demonstration on February 12, 2013, in Ackerman Hall.

]]> Mr. Bruce V. Dries 2013-02-14T14:54:00Z Food Demo, Winter 2013Comfort foods received a makeover by dietetic interns Desiree Heckman, Anna Hummel, and Hana Smith at a food demonstration on February 12, 2013, in Ackerman Hall.

The interns made lighter versions of some favorite foods, including brownies made with zucchini and baked macaroni and cheese with pumpkin! Attendees got to sample the foods and received a packet of recipes to take home.

The food demonstrations are part of the campuswide Wellness Works Initiative. Approximately 21 IUP faculty and staff attended the event.

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]]> Living Learning Presentation: A New Semester, A New Diet http://www.iup.edu/newsItem.aspx?id=139124&blogid=5531&utm_source=feed&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=news Dietetic interns Anna Hummel, Desiree Heckman, and Hana Smith offered a presentation entitled “A New Semester, A New Diet” to residents in the Suites on Maple East on February 6, 2013, as part of the Living Learning series.

]]> Mr. Bruce V. Dries 2013-02-14T14:54:00Z Make My Plate: Living Learning presentaiton 2013Dietetic interns Anna Hummel, Desiree Heckman, and Hana Smith offered a presentation entitled “A New Semester, A New Diet” to residents in the Suites on Maple East on February 6, 2013, as part of the Living Learning series.

The interns discussed proper portion sizes and how to read food labels, and finished by having students create their own “plates” based on the MyPlate dietary guidelines.

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]]> Pasta La Vista, Baby! http://www.iup.edu/newsItem.aspx?id=139085&blogid=5531&utm_source=feed&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=news Come join IUP dietetic interns, along with soon-to-be chefs from the IUP Academy of Culinary Arts, at the annual Indiana’s Cookin’ event on Tuesday, March 26, 2013, at Kovalchick Convention and Athletic Complex.

]]> Ms. Andrea Naylor 2013-02-13T14:54:00Z Indiana's Cookin'Come join IUP dietetic interns, along with soon-to-be chefs from the IUP Academy of Culinary Arts, at the annual Indiana’s Cookin’ event on Tuesday, March 26, 2013, at Kovalchick Convention and Athletic Complex.

Watch students create delicious and healthy dishes while being entertained by the evening’s hosts, FDNT Assistant Professor Diane Wagoner and Chef Al Wutsch!

This always-fun event, sponsored by the Indiana Gazette, includes free food samples, gift bags, vendors, a raffle table, and door prizes! Tickets are $7, parking is free, and the doors open at 5:00 p.m. The show starts at 6:30 p.m. Tickets are available at the KCAC Box Office or by downloading the Tickets by Mail form (pdf).

All proceeds from ticket sales go the Indiana County’s Food Pantry.

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]]> Dietetic Intern Develops Exhibit for Conemaugh Memorial Medical Center http://www.iup.edu/newsItem.aspx?id=139051&blogid=5531&utm_source=feed&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=news IUP graduate student and clinical dietetic intern Melanie Laird presented an exhibit on “The New American Plate” at the Conemaugh Memorial Medical Center Breast Cancer Awareness Health Fair on October 17, 2012.

]]> Mr. Bruce V. Dries 2013-02-13T14:54:00Z Melanie Laird exhibit at Conemaugh Medical Center 2013IUP graduate student and clinical dietetic intern Melanie Laird presented an exhibit on “The New American Plate” at the Conemaugh Memorial Medical Center Breast Cancer Awareness Health Fair on October 17, 2012.

The exhibit was rich in fruits, vegetables, whole grains, and legumes.

IUP dietetic interns participate as food and nutrition experts in many community events throughout their year-long dietetic internship.

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]]> IUP Students Participate in National Food and Nutrition Conference and Expo http://www.iup.edu/newsItem.aspx?id=134924&blogid=5531&utm_source=feed&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=news Several undergraduate and graduate students as well as faculty members made the trip to Philadelphia to attend. Four undergraduate and graduate students were chosen to participate as volunteers during the event.

]]> Mr. Bruce V. Dries 2012-10-15T14:54:00Z Stephanie Tassone, Kiersten Brobst, and Temi ApostolarosThe Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics held its annual Food and Nutrition Conference and Expo (FNCE) October 6–9, 2012, in Philadelphia. The IUP Department of Food and Nutrition sent its own delegation to represent.

Several undergraduate and graduate students as well as faculty members made the trip to Philadelphia to attend. Four undergraduate and graduate students were chosen to participate as volunteers during the event.

Shown here are undergraduate students Stephanie Tassone and Kiersten Brobst along with graduate student Temi Apostolaros. They participated in a roundtable discussion about the future of dietetic education, credentialing, and practice with 150 invited and interested members, sponsored by the Academy’s House of Delegates.

]]> Students Help Grocers Fight Cancer http://www.iup.edu/newsItem.aspx?id=134923&blogid=5531&utm_source=feed&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=news Members of SAND, the Student Association of Nutrition and Dietetics, participated in the Grocers Fight Cancer event on October 4, 2012, at the Giant Eagle in Indiana.

]]> Mr. Bruce V. Dries 2012-10-15T14:54:00Z Members of SAND at the Grocers Fight Cancer eventMembers of SAND, the Student Association of Nutrition and Dietetics, participated in the Grocers Fight Cancer event on October 4, 2012, at the Giant Eagle in Indiana.

This is an annual event held by Giant Eagle where 5 percent of the day’s sales are donated to the American Cancer Society to help them in their efforts to “bag” cancer for good!

SAND members prepared and passed out healthy snacks to shoppers. They also provided tips on healthy snacking ideas and recipes.

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]]> Food and Nutrition Department Advisory Board Meeting http://www.iup.edu/newsItem.aspx?id=126556&blogid=5531&utm_source=feed&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=news The advisory board meeting for the Department of Food and Nutrition will be held on Friday, April 13, from 11:30 a.m.–4:00 p.m. in Ackerman Hall.

]]> Ms. Andrea Naylor 2012-04-09T14:54:00Z The advisory board meeting for the Department of Food and Nutrition will be held on Friday, April 13, from 11:30 a.m.–4:00 p.m. in Ackerman Hall.

Advisory board members from around the area will come together to discuss important current issues within the department and the field of food and nutrition.

]]> Name Change Announced for Commission on Accreditation for Dietetics Education http://www.iup.edu/newsItem.aspx?id=126425&blogid=5531&utm_source=feed&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=news The Commission on Accreditation for Dietetics Education, known as CADE, has changed its name to the Accreditation Council for Education in Nutrition and Dietetics, known as ACEND.

]]> Ms. Deborah A. Klenotic 2012-04-06T14:54:00Z The Commission on Accreditation for Dietetics Education (CADE) has changed its name to the Accreditation Council for Education in Nutrition and Dietetics (ACEND).

At the September 24, 2011, opening session of the Food and Nutrition Conference and Expo, American Dietetic Association president Sylvia Escott-Stump announced that the name of the American Dietetic Association was changing to the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics.

In keeping with the spirit of this change, CADE changed its name to the Accreditation Council for Education in Nutrition and Dietetics. The new name and acronym communicate the fundamental relationship between nutrition and dietetics and reflect the ongoing desire to improve the quality of education and the accreditation system.

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]]> 18th Annual Community Nutrition Food Drive http://www.iup.edu/newsItem.aspx?id=126323&blogid=5531&utm_source=feed&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=news The 18th annual Community Nutrition Food Drive: Neighbors Helping Neighbors, sponsored by the IUP Food and Nutrition Department, will take place on Saturday, April 28, 2012.

]]> Mr. Bruce V. Dries 2012-04-05T14:54:00Z The 18th annual Community Nutrition Food Drive: Neighbors Helping Neighbors, sponsored by the IUP Food and Nutrition Department, will take place on Saturday, April 28, 2012.

The primary goal of the food drive is to serve Indiana County citizens by increasing the supplies provided by the Indiana County Community Action Program. Community nutrition students will collect food and personal care items and cash donations at grocery stores in Indiana county from 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Donations will also be accepted at the Ackerman Hall loading dock.

Please help make a difference in the lives of needy families in the local area! If you have any questions about this project, contact Rita Johnson at rita.johnson@iup.edu.

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