Sandwiches for schools.

FEEDING HUNGRY KIDS SO THEY CAN LEARN, GROW AND SUCCEED. The Mission of Eat Up Australia and One of the five Lions Global Causes, “Hunger” intertwine, making the “Sandwiches for Kids” a Project the Lions Club of Toowoomba City Inc. could embrace with enthusiasm.

When the Club first became involved with the Project in April of this year we made thirty-seven loaves of bread into sandwiches and delivered them to five schools in the Toowoomba area. These deliveries were/are made by members holding “Blue Cards”. Parents who are experiencing food insecurity are pleased to have this support. The students who require this support range from primary to secondary. In the few months since the Club has become involved with the Project the number of hungry kids and families seeking food support has grown to such an extent that we now make sixty-four loaves of bread into sandwiches and deliver them to six schools in the Toowoomba area.

Since the inception of the Project in 2015 1,400,000 sandwiches have been delivered nationwide. The number of schools supported has grown from twenty in 2015 to six hundred and twenty-one today.

By providing nourishment to disadvantaged students at school the aim is to improve their engagement in the classroom so they can better take advantage of learning opportunities, succeed in education and ultimately, have a brighter future.

The Club members are passionate about being involved with one of the most accessible, tangible and fun volunteer programmes and look forward to the sessions when they are able to contribute in a direct and meaningful way to end hunger in schools.

This Project enables us to enter our hours and the number of people served each month in MyLion under the category of “Hunger” knowing our “Sandwiches for Kids” Project meets the requirements for that Global Cause.

August 2013.

This Lions Club project which is for young adults with a disability has been formed by the Toowoomba City Lions.  The Toowoomba City Lions are very proud to be able to extend the gift of service to these young people.

The Toowoomba City KINGS will run their own affairs and take on their own projects based on the Lions Motto of 'We Serve'.

Purpose

KINGS  Clubs are a project category of Lions Clubs for young adults with disabilities.

Their purposes are:

• To form a special category of KINGS Clubs by inviting young adults with disabilities to become members.
• To actively engage KINGS Club Members in community focused projects by utilising and valuing their abilities in accordance with each members desire and ability.
• To enhance lifestyle while working in partnership with fellow members of the Lions organization in serving people less fortunate than themselves.
• To encourage fun, friendship and fellowship amongst all.

Care For Fellow Members
The utmost care and diligence is undertaken by all to ensure that no KINGS member is subjected to any duress in carrying out their membership role within the club.

Partnerships are formed with local accredited disability agencies who provide the professional support and guidance to, the KINGS via the guiding lion. A minimum of four support members provide assistance with the KINGS  activities.

Membership Details

• Membership category – Young Adults With Disabilities (female or male)

• Meetings – Monthly meetings are held at a venue, time and place best suited to the KINGS membership. A meal may be provided at each club’s discretion.

• Meeting procedure – KINGS clubs operate within the constitution and by – laws of the Lions Program of MD201 (Australia & Papua New Guinea).

The Lions Club at work:

Toowoomba City Lions also raise much needed funds for the Australian Lions Childhood Cancer Research Foundation, Prostate Cancer Research Foundation, Australian Lions Hearing Dogs and other Lions Causes at Repco, Herries St.  This is an ongoing project on the third Saturday of every month. Thanks to Repco for the support.