Food & Fitness Initiative approved for three Americorps positions

The Northeast Iowa Food & Fitness Initiative has been awarded three Americorps positions to serve schools and communities in northeast Iowa for one year starting September 1st.   The positions are valued at $82,320.

The three Americorps members will work to promote local food and physical activity at 20 schools in Northeast Iowa.

Luther College is the host organization for the Americorps positions.   Americorps members receive a modest living allowance.  All members also receive an education award which can be used to pay tuition for higher education or repay college loans.

For more information, visit www.iowafoodandfitness.org.