Healthy Eating - United General District 304

Healthy Eating - United General District 304
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Healthy Eating
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2023-02-08T23:16:08+00:00
Healthy foods (especially fresh fruits and veggies) help us
feel
our best. Eating well gives us energy and helps us
live longer, healthier lives.
Through our Healthy Eating
pillar,
we aim to ensure people of all ages have the
nutrition resources
they need to grow, learn, and thrive.
Basic Food (also known as SNAP)
Every person has a right to enough nutritious food for an active and healthy life. Basic Food (also known as SNAP) is a program that
helps low-income households afford
groceries. Visit this page for information
about
eligibility and help with an application
.
Farm to School
Growing, preparing, and
tasting
fruits and veggies
connects kids to the foods they eat and fosters awareness of how food choices make a difference.
Farm to School is made up of several programs including
H
arvest of the Month
, school gardens, and
cooking with kids.
Fruit & Veggie Prescription Program (FVRx)
This i
nnovative program provides enrolled participants with opportunities to take part in nutrition and cooking lessons and receive vouchers to
purchase
fresh
fruits and vegetables.
WIC (Women, Infants, and Children)
Healthy foods provide a strong start in life.
WIC is a nutrition program for pregnant people and children under five that helps families buy groceries each month. In addition,
WIC provides wellness checks, breastfeeding support, and other services for growing families
.
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