Health department staff tackle food stamp challenge
A dozen Lawrence- Douglas County Health Department employees join a Food Stamp Challenge through the end of the week to live on the average $3.96 daily food budget for two to five days. The exercise aims to gain insight into residents’ struggles and raise awareness of poverty, jobs, and access to healthy foods, with updates shared at Idchealth.org.
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Kids embrace healthy snacks in school cafeteria shift
Liam Elliott and classmates praise nutritious snacks from Smart Strength after the cafeteria expanded offerings with partners including TCBY Wheatfields Bakery and Hillary s Eat Well. Students swap chips for carrots and hummus as teachers note growing demand for healthy options and repeated trips for seconds.
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Farm to preschool program seeks donations
Douglas County's farm to preschool effort featured on Lets Move Child Care site faces discontinuation due to grant funding ending in 2014. Healthy Sprouts seeks support via Indiegogo and donations from businesses and individuals. A Save Farm to Child Care meeting 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. Tuesday at Community Health Facility invites public input with dinner and child care provided. Reservations: Emily Hampton at emily@dccda.org or 785-842-9679.
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