Catholic Community Services starting child food program

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A diverse group of attend the annual Dream Builder's Breakfast in Ogden April 2. Catholic Community Services of Utah (CCS) hosted the annual Dream Builder's Breakfast; honoring those in our community making a difference. Funds raised at the breakfast will help in establishing a new child hunger program called Bridging the Gap.

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Robert A. Hunter of United Way of Northern Utah accepts an umbrella as part of his award at the annual Dream Builder's Breakfast in Ogden April 2. Executive Director of Catholic Catholic Community Services of Utah Brad Drake and Most Reverend Bishop John C. Wester, right. Catholic Community Services (CCS) hosted the annual Dream Builder's Breakfast; honoring those in the community making a difference. Funds raised at the breakfast will help in establishing a new child hunger program called Bridging the Gap.

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Long time homeless advocate Pamela Atkinson, left, accepts award at the annual Dream Builder's Breakfast in Ogden April 2. Executive Director of Catholic Catholic Community Services of Utah Brad Drake and Most Reverend Bishop John C. Wester, right. Catholic Community Services (CCS) hosted the annual Dream Builder's Breakfast; honoring those in the community making a difference. Funds raised at the breakfast will help in establishing a new child hunger program called Bridging the Gap.

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St. Joseph Catholic Elementary School Principal Nancy Essary, left, accepts award at the annual Dream Builder's Breakfast in Ogden April 2. Executive Director of Catholic Catholic Community Services of Utah Brad Drake and Most Reverend Bishop John C. Wester, right. Catholic Community Services (CCS) hosted the annual Dream Builder's Breakfast; honoring those in the community making a difference. Funds raised at the breakfast will help in establishing a new child hunger program called Bridging the Gap.

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The Most Reverend, Bishop of Salt Lake City John C. Wester speaks at the annual Dream Builder's Breakfast in Ogden April 2. Catholic Community Services of Utah (CCS) hosted the annual Dream Builder's Breakfast; honoring those in our community making a difference. Funds raised at the breakfast will help in establishing a new child hunger program called Bridging the Gap.

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Marcie Valdez, Northern Utah Director of Catholic Community Services, left, stands with Weber County Commissioner Jan M. Zogmaister who accepts award at the annual Dream Builder's Breakfast in Ogden April 2. Catholic Community Services Executive Director Brad Drake and Most Reverend Bishop John C. Wester, right. Catholic Community Services (CCS) hosted the annual Dream Builderís Breakfast; honoring those in the community making a difference. Funds raised at the breakfast will help in establishing a new child hunger program called Bridging the Gap.

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Last year's "Young Philanthropist of the Year", Armani McFarland rises to the occasion to inspire others to give of themselves at the annual Dream Builder's Breakfast in Ogden April 2. She's still doing her part. The fifth grader started a food drive and backpacks for school children at Majestic Elementary School in North Ogden. Catholic Community Services (CCS) hosted the annual Dream Builder's Breakfast; honoring those in the community making a difference. Funds raised at the breakfast will help in establishing a new child hunger program called Bridging the Gap.

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Al Hartmann | The Salt Lake Tribune A diverse group of attend the annual Dream Builder's Breakfast in Ogden April 2. Catholic Community Services of Utah (CCS) hosted the annual Dream Builder's Breakfast; honoring those in our community making a difference. Funds raised at the breakfast will help in establishing a new child hunger program called Bridging the Gap. Al Hartmann | The Salt Lake Tribune Robert A. Hunter of United Way of Northern Utah accepts an umbrella as part of his award at the annual Dream Builder's Breakfast in Ogden April 2. Executive Director of Catholic Catholic Community Services of Utah Brad Drake and Most Reverend Bishop John C. Wester, right. Catholic Community Services (CCS) hosted the annual Dream Builder's Breakfast; honoring those in the community making a difference. Funds raised at the breakfast will help in establishing a new child hunger program called Bridging the Gap. Al Hartmann | The Salt Lake Tribune Long time homeless advocate Pamela Atkinson, left, accepts award at the annual Dream Builder's Breakfast in Ogden April 2. Executive Director of Catholic Catholic Community Services of Utah Brad Drake and Most Reverend Bishop John C. Wester, right. Catholic Community Services (CCS) hosted the annual Dream Builder's Breakfast; honoring those in the community making a difference. Funds raised at the breakfast will help in establishing a new child hunger program called Bridging the Gap. Al Hartmann | The Salt Lake Tribune St. Joseph Catholic Elementary School Principal Nancy Essary, left, accepts award at the annual Dream Builder's Breakfast in Ogden April 2. Executive Director of Catholic Catholic Community Services of Utah Brad Drake and Most Reverend Bishop John C. Wester, right. Catholic Community Services (CCS) hosted the annual Dream Builder's Breakfast; honoring those in the community making a difference. Funds raised at the breakfast will help in establishing a new child hunger program called Bridging the Gap. Al Hartmann | The Salt Lake Tribune The Most Reverend, Bishop of Salt Lake City John C. Wester speaks at the annual Dream Builder's Breakfast in Ogden April 2. Catholic Community Services of Utah (CCS) hosted the annual Dream Builder's Breakfast; honoring those in our community making a difference. Funds raised at the breakfast will help in establishing a new child hunger program called Bridging the Gap. Al Hartmann | The Salt Lake Tribune Marcie Valdez, Northern Utah Director of Catholic Community Services, left, stands with Weber County Commissioner Jan M. Zogmaister who accepts award at the annual Dream Builder's Breakfast in Ogden April 2. Catholic Community Services Executive Director Brad Drake and Most Reverend Bishop John C. Wester, right. Catholic Community Services (CCS) hosted the annual Dream Builderís Breakfast; honoring those in the community making a difference. Funds raised at the breakfast will help in establishing a new child hunger program called Bridging the Gap. Al Hartmann | The Salt Lake Tribune Last year's "Young Philanthropist of the Year", Armani McFarland rises to the occasion to inspire others to give of themselves at the annual Dream Builder's Breakfast in Ogden April 2. She's still doing her part. The fifth grader started a food drive and backpacks for school children at Majestic Elementary School in North Ogden. Catholic Community Services (CCS) hosted the annual Dream Builder's Breakfast; honoring those in the community making a difference. Funds raised at the breakfast will help in establishing a new child hunger program called Bridging the Gap.

By Michael McFall The Salt Lake Tribune

· April 3, 2014 7:23 pm

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Catholic Community Services of Utah honored people who have made a difference Wednesday before taking steps to make a difference itself.

The honorees, recognized at the annual Dream Builders Breakfast, included St. Joseph Catholic Elementary School, homeless advocate Pamela Atkinson and Weber County Commissioner Jan Zogmaister. The group also honored Robert Hunter, of United Way of Northern Utah.

"All of these incredible honorees have dedicated their lives to enriching and nurturing the lives of northern Utahns," according to a CCS news release.

Funds that CCS raised at the breakfast will help start its new child-hunger program, dubbed Bridging the Gap. One in five Utah children face food insecurity, according to CCS. There are 16,000 children on free and reduced-lunch programs in Weber and Ogden school districts alone.

"However, when school is not in session, children do not have access to these programs and many go hungry during the weekend," according to the statement. "CCS' Bridging the Gap will provide free meals each weekend to children in Weber County."

Bridging the Gap is an extension of the Joyce Hansen Hall Food Bank.

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