Education/ Food/ School
Education/ Food/ School
As another school year begins, Michigan families can once again count on free breakfast and lunch for every student through the Michigan School Meals program. For many parents, that means one less expense to worry about. But there is one important task families should not skip this fall: Complete...
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Food/ Guest Post/ Health/ MSU Extension
Food/ Guest Post/ Health/ MSU Extension
Let’s talk about something that turns many mealtimes into stressful standoffs  — picky eating in children. Whether children are (quote and quote) “just” picky eaters, have more deep-seated food aversions, or are leery of tasting something they haven’t tried before, it can be a challenge to get them to...
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Summer Lunch Bunch 2025
Community events/ Food/ Low Cost / Free Family Fun/ Resources/ Support
Community events/ Food/ Low Cost / Free Family Fun/ Resources/ Support
Salvation Army of Livingston County’s Summer Lunch Bunch 2025 is back for the season! 📅 June 4 – August 7, 2025📍 Select locations weekly throughout Livingston County This summer, families across Livingston County are invited to enjoy free lunches, fresh produce, and take-home craft packs—with no registration, no ID,...
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Community Partner/ Education/ Food/ Guest Post/ Health/ MSU Extension/ Parent Education/ Resources
Community Partner/ Education/ Food/ Guest Post/ Health/ MSU Extension/ Parent Education/ Resources
https://www.canr.msu.edu/news/msu-extension-launches-online-nutrition-program Amy Shovels, Michigan State University Extension – November 11, 2024 Updated from an original article written by Erin Powell. My Way to Wellness provides guidance for better nutrition, food safety, and active living through a free online program. My Way to Wellness is a free online nutrition education program created by Michigan...
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Education/ Food
Education/ Food
Days: December 11- December 12. 2024 Time: 1:00 – 2:30 PM (two-part class) each day Contact: Kara Lynch, lynchka4@msu.edu, (989) 330-0789 or Laurie Messing, lmessing@msu.edu, (989) 269-9949 Learn the best practices for food safety in order for you to keep the children in your care safe. Food safety education topics discussed in the class include...
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Family Coalition/ Food/ Literacy/ Parent Coalition/ Talking is Teaching
Family Coalition/ Food/ Literacy/ Parent Coalition/ Talking is Teaching
Cooking with a Croc is a program designed to unite children and their parents in a fun and creative cooking experience. Utilizing the Talking is Teaching method, you and your children will have the opportunity to cook together while incorporating reading and communication skills. This is an eight-week pilot...
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Summer EBT for Michigan Students
Family Coalition/ Food/ Parent Coalition/ Parent Resources
Family Coalition/ Food/ Parent Coalition/ Parent Resources
This upcoming summer, eligible families will be able to receive money for select food items through the new Summer EBT program. The Pandemic EBT (P-EBT) program has officially ended. However, the United States Department of Agriculture has approved a permanent Summer EBT program for eligible households and school districts.  ...
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