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.

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!

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.

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