Autism Awareness in April

April was Autism Awareness month and SCAS was supported by many organizations, including Earthfare, during this month to raise awareness of the increasing numbers of individuals affected by this developmental disorder.

Earthfare at 3312-B Devine St. in Columbia supported SC Autism Society and Autism Awareness in April, 2007. During the month, SCAS employees and supporters offered recycled grocery bags to Earthfare customers, and along with the generous donations and purchase of merchandise, SCAS received $893.46 in donations during the month.

Earthfare carries a wide range of casein & gluten free products. Visit the Earthfare website:

www.earthfare.com

or stop by one of their locations below:

• 3312-B Devine Street in Columbia, SC
• 74 Folly Road Blvd. in Charleston, SC
• 3620 Pelham Road in Greenville, SC

Gluten-Free Chicken Fingers

• 4 single Chicken Breasts, cut into strips
• 2 Cups Rice Flour
• 1/2 Tablespoon Paprika
• 1/4 Tablespoon Cayenne
• 1 Quart Soda Water

Recipe sponsored by Earthfare.

Children with autism came by the Earthfare store in Columbia on 4/21 and painted puzzle pieces that will later be made into lapel pins and used to raise funds.