For Immediate Release:
November 2nd, 2022 – Today, Kids Eat Smart will receive a $2,500 donation from members of Trades NL in support of their 2022 Radiothon fundraiser, hosted by VOCM.
“Every child deserves a head start when it comes to nutrition,” says Trades NL’s Executive Director, Darin King. “Food is the foundation of learning for so many school aged children and our members are very supportive of the work Kids Eat Smart are doing – ensuring every child has access to a healthy breakfast at the start of their day. We are proud to provide this donation, as we know it will help children across the province learn, grow and be their very best.”
For 29 years, Kids Eat Smart Foundation Newfoundland and Labrador has supported the education, health and well-being of school age children by providing access to food at school, at no cost to families.
How to Donate to Kids Eat Smart:
$1 is a breakfast.
Donate online www.kidseatsmart.ca or call 709.722.1996
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About Trades NL
Trades NL is an umbrella labour organization which promotes and coordinates the interests of 16 building and construction trades unions, representing more than 60 trades in the province of Newfoundland and Labrador. For 70 years, our craft continues to construct, fabricate and maintain some of the world’s most complex facilities.
About Trades NL: Labrador Office for Indigenous & Northern Skilled Trades
Trades NL: Labrador Office for Indigenous & Northern Skilled Trades is dedicated to recruiting, promoting, supporting and advancing the economic growth of Indigenous People of Newfoundland and Labrador within the skilled trades – with an emphasis on Red Seal occupations. This office seeks to create new employment opportunities for Indigenous apprentices and journeypersons, increase apprenticeship completion rates, and foster greater commitment and participation of employers and unions to create employment opportunities, overcome barriers and enhance supports in the workplace.
