During the summer months, many schools, community centers, public libraries, and childcare providers offer free meals to children as part of the federally-funded Summer Food Service Program. Also known as the Summer Meals Program, the Summer Food Service Program provides …
Feature Series: Summer Health Maintenance and Food Safety
School’s out! This series provides insights and resources for encouraging healthy eating and exercise practices during the summer months as well as tips for packing healthy and safe picnics and BBQs.
Feeding Children and Teens during the Summer: Summer Food
… Summer Food Safety: Tips for Parents & Kids
Summer recess is just around the corner, and kids and parents alike can look forward to fun outdoor activities such as pool parties, BBQs, camping trips, hikes, and visits to the beach. Warm weather is ideal for preparing and consuming …
Fruits and Veggies on the Move: Fun Tips for the Park, Beach and Picnic Basket
During the warmer months of spring, summer and fall, many families are on the move to the great outdoors. During vacations, weekends, and free time during the week- parks, beaches, and hiking trails are popular family get-away destinations. When out …
Eating On The Move: Healthy Pack-N-Go Snacks and Meals
Eating healthy is often associated with the false mindset that it’s harder than the other, often more expensive, options such as eating out or buying pre-packed meals. Change For Life, an initiative by the Department of Health in the UK, …