March is National Nutrition Month and a great time to engage
with pantry patrons on topics related to nutrition. Nutrition plays an important role in ending
hunger in Maine. Providing patrons with
nutritious foods supports a healthy life where kids can learn and families can
be healthy and productive.
Families report that they need and want healthy food items. How can pantries support the use of these
products?
Try something simple to promote
these healthier food option during National Nutrition Month.
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Pair a recipe with a healthy food option. Having the recipe right next to an item has
shown to support the selection of the item.
To find a recipe, go to https://www.gsfb.org/how-we-help/nutrition/
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Hang a MyPlate poster in the pantry. You can find a free printable poster at http://www.choosemyplate.gov/sites/default/files/printablematerials/MyPlateOnePageGraphic.pdf
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Print one of the “10 Tips” sheets. There are 13 different tip sheets to choose
from, choose one or more that suit your pantry.
http://www.choosemyplate.gov/10-tips-nutrition-education-series
Good Shepherd Food Bank's Nutrition and Education team is
available to support your pantry. Please reach out to Courtney Kennedy, Nutrition and Education Manager, ckennedy@gsfb.org or 207-577-4847 for more
ideas.