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Western Kentucky University: Nutrition In The Summer
With the summer months upon us, many of our families may need assistance with locating resources to help with their meal plans.
August 2, 2021
With the summer months upon us, many of our families may need assistance with locating resources to help with their meal plans. Share with families: community farmer’s markets (did you know there is a USDA National Farmers Market Directory?), community gardens, and local food banks.
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Some families will have a school-age child and many school districts offer summer feeding programs with specific drop off locations that can provide some lunches or meals for children.
The USDA has a website to assist in locating meals in your community. Be sure to check it out!
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Develop relationships with your local agricultural groups or agencies. Starting a community garden may be just the way to provide nutritious food and encourage exercise with those in the neighborhoods and communities where you are located.
This press release was produced by Western Kentucky University. The views expressed here are the author’s own.