October-December Issue12 A Helping Hand ••••••••••••••••••
If you are in need of food assistance, check out some of these helpful tips and resources. ••••• Simple Tips ••••• within your budget SHOP Spend some time exploring the produce section. Look for produce that's in season or on sale to save some money. COOK Double the recipe. Making twice as much doesn’t usually take twice the time. Make a double batch and save one for another meal, especially if it’s a family favorite. EAT Half now, half later. Portion size too big? Try saving half of your food for another meal. Adapted from: www.heart.org What help can I get Where I Live?
If you have a mobile device, Text FOOD to 877877. Give your address, and they will text message you a list of food distribution sites near you. Need food help today? Call 1-866-348-6479 (1-866-3-HUNGRY). This is the National Hunger Hotline. The hotline staff can help you find food near where you live. It’s a free call. You can call Monday to Friday, 9:00 a.m. to 5:00p.m., and Saturdays 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. If you need help during other hours, visit www.WhyHunger.org/nhc. Click on Resources and choose Resource Directory from the drop-down menu. Then scroll down and click on Get Help. Need more information on how to get food help? Click here.
TIPS FOR GROCERY SHOPPING DURING COVID-19
Prepare a shopping list in advance. Buy just 1 to 2 weeks-worth of groceries at a time.
Don't bring reusable bags as they may bring in germs
Stay at least 6 feet away from people at all times Carry your own wipes, or use one provided by the store to wipe down the handles of the shopping cart or basket.
Go alone if you can and always wear a mask Keep your hands away from your face.Wash your hands with warm water and soap when you return home and again after you put away your groceries. Adapted from: fda.gov •••••••••••••••••••••••••
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Contact your local Tennessee State University Community Nutrition Educator to help you get started Today! TSU Community Nutrition Education Program County Staff Davidson County
Latasha Holloway lhollow1@tnstate.edu 615-963-5547
Cheryl Johnson cjohn116@tnstate.edu 615-963-5539
Lauderdale County
Stacy Manley smanley@tnstate.edu 731-635-9551 Hamilton County
Janice Hartman jhartma1@tnstate.edu 423-855-6113
Madison County
Ashley Hillsman ahillsma@tnstate.edu 731-668-8543 Rutherford County
Tiffany Schmidt tschmidt@tnstate.edu 615-898-7710
Brittany Satinover bsatinov@tnstate.edu 615-898-0231
Stewart County
Sharon Shope sshope@tnstate.edu 513-225-3530 Shelby County
Ebony Lott elott1@tnstate.edu 901-752-1207
Benneka Brooks bbrook13@tnstate.edu 901-752-1207
Tipton County
Jaqueline Lemons jlemons@tnstate.edu 901-476-0231 TSU-21-008(B)-16e-17090-This material was funded by USDA Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program - SNAP, and under an agreement with the State of TN. Tennessee State University is an AA/EEO employer. |