Food and Fitness Initiative Awarded AmeriCorps Positions

The Northeast Iowa Food & Fitness Initiative has been awarded four AmeriCorps positions to serve schools and communities in northeast Iowa for one year starting September 1st.   The positions are valued at $115,200.  The four AmeriCorps members will promote farm to school, active kids and school wellness.  

AmeriCorps members will be based out of Luther College, but can live in any community in the six-county region: Allamakee, Chickasaw, Clayton, Fayette, Howard, or Winneshiek County.  Service members receive a modest living allowance, travel reimbursement and an education award which can be used for higher education tuition or loan repayment after completing a full term of service.  Member housing will influence school district assignments. 

For more information, contact Emily Neal, Director of School Outreach, nealem01@luther.edu, 563-387-2138 or find application info online at www.iowafoodandfitness.org.  Applications are due Friday, July 20th.