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    “My family lives a healthy lifestyle by eating vegetables at almost every dinner we eat.”

    Delia, youth programs participant

    “My family lives a healthy lifestyle by going on walks to a park every day.”

    Lonny, youth programs participant

    In addition to what’s available at the Y, there are several more places to gather information about supporting healthy kids. Check out these suggested resources:

    Teach kids healthy habits

    • Learn about the pillars of a healthy family home
    • Educate kids about mental and emotional health
    • Help kids make positive choices with fun activities
    • Shop for and make food using ingredients from local farmers markets
    • Eat what’s locally in season
    • Play outdoors at Minnesota State Parks and Recreation Areas

    Financial support for healthy food

    • Minnesota’s Women, Infants & Children (WIC)
    • Minnesota’s welfare reform program for families with children
    • Federal Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP)
    • Expanded Food and Nutrition Education Program (EFNEP)
    • Sister’s Camelot Food Share Program
    • Minnesota Grown Directory
    • Second Harvest Heartland
    • MATTERBox
    • The Food Group

    “My family lives a healthy lifestyle by eating vegetables at almost every dinner we eat.”

    Delia, youth programs participant

    “My family lives a healthy lifestyle by going on walks to a park every day.”

    Lonny, youth programs participant

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