Children, Seniors and Social Development
September 30, 2016

Media Advisory: Parliamentary Secretary to Speak at Kids Eat Smart Week Kick-Off Event

Derek Bennett, Parliamentary Secretary to the Honourable Sherry Gambin-Walsh, Minister of Children, Seniors and Social Development, will speak at the official kick-off of Kids Eat Smart Week in Newfoundland and Labrador. The event takes place on Monday, October 3, from 9:30 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. at Rennie's River Elementary, 150 Elizabeth Avenue, St. John's.

Kids Eat Smart week runs from October 3-7 and celebrates the work and support of the many donors and 6,000 volunteers who support Kids Eat Smart clubs throughout the province.

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Media contact:

Roger Scaplen
Director of Communications (Seniors and Wellness)
Department of Children, Seniors and Social Development
709-729-0928, 697-5267
rogerscaplen@gov.nl.ca

2016 09 30                              4:35 p.m.