Boys & Girls Clubs of Oceanside Receives Grant for Food & Snack Program

Oceanside, CA (November13, 2020) - The Boys & Girls Clubs of Oceanside (BGCO) has received a $10,000 grant from the Rest Haven Children’s Health Fund for our Food and Snack Program. As school closures continue, this much needed program provides nutritious lunches and snacks to youth attending BGCO’s Back2School Program.

BGCO Culinary Arts Specialists create diverse, exciting menus, using fresh, nutritious ingredients specifically selected to ensure that youth receive the daily nutrition requirements. The meals are artfully presented, packed full of fruits and vegetables and so tasty that the children don’t even realize they're eating healthy.

“We are incredibly grateful for the Rest Haven Children’s Health Fund’s support. It is extremely important that we continue to provide proper nutrition for youth during the pandemic. We know that it is difficult for a child to focus on learning when they are experiencing the painful effects of chronic hunger. This grant helps ensure that youth receive well balanced meals, so they are able to focus on their virtual learning,” said Jodi Diamond, CEO.

For more information about the Boys & Girls Clubs of Oceanside please contact Rhonda Guaderrama or call (760) 433-8920, and visit our website or Facebook page.

About Boys & Girls Clubs of Oceanside
Boys & Girls Clubs of Oceanside (BGCO) is a youth development organization that is dedicated to providing a safe, fun and enriching environment for youth to spend time during non-school hours.

Boys & Girls Clubs of Oceanside is a local, independent organization affiliated with Boys & Girls Clubs of America. BGCO raises 100% of the funds that support our life changing programs through individual giving, events and grants. 100% of those funds stay right here in North County to serve youth in our local communities.

We continue to uphold our mission: To inspire, develop and enrich young people to reach their fullest potential as confident, responsible, caring members of society.

About the Rest Haven Children’s Health Fund
Rest Haven Children’s Health Fund (Rest Haven) is a California 501c non-profit corporation established in 1909 that provides financial support for the health-related needs of individual children where there is no other funding source, public or private, and the parents can’t afford it. ​In addition, Rest Haven periodically provides grants to agencies and institutions who share Rest Haven’s Mission.