Catawba County Partnership for Children

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Visiting playgrounds lets kids exercise their bodies, brains and social skills, but it’s important to make sure you’re using playground equipment safely. Remember: Don’t go down slides with your child in your lap. Holding them might seem safe, but research shows that children’s legs often get caught and injured on the way down. Learn more playground safety tips: https://bit.ly/4eCcg6k

Thank you to the "L" family, who helps out in emergencies. It's critical to have a place for children to stay during difficult transitions.

It's market day and we want you to meet David White of Hoodless Garden Apiary. David will be at our market today selling his pure, raw, and local honey. Be sure to stop by and say hi to this "sweetie" when you visit the market!

Get local fruits, vegetables and other farm products at the market every Thursday, June - September from 10 am to 1 pm in the front parking lot at Catawba County Public Health. We hope to see you there!

Obtenga frutas, verduras y otros productos agrícolas locales en el mercado los jueves de junio a septiembre de 10 a. m. a 1 p. m. en el estacionamiento delantero de Salud Pública del Condado de Catawba. ¡Esperamos verle ahí!

Summer meals are back! ☀️

Hickory City Schools is offering meals at no cost for children ages 18 and under this summer, with two convenient options for families:

✔️ Weekly meal pick-up (3-day or 7-day boxes)
✔️ Daily meals on site at select locations

If you already know your summer plans, we encourage you to complete the registration form to help us prepare enough meals for all children.

📅 Program runs May 28 – August 13
⚠️ No meals the week of July 4

🔗 Learn more and register here: https://www.hickoryschools.net/departments/school-nutrition

Electricity helps us do amazing things, but it's important to handle it with care. Explore this guide for tips on how to keep children safe around electricity and what to do during a power outage: https://m.sesame.org/powersafetyfb

Want to stretch your SNAP/EBT dollars? Shop for fresh, local produce at the Catawba County Public Health Farmers Market and ask us how you can double your SNAP/EBT benefits at the market! The market is open to the public on Thursdays from June through September from 10am to 1pm in our front parking lot. We hope to see you there!

We will be distributing food for the Catawba County area on Monday, June 15th from 10am-12pm at the Clinton Tabernacle ZME Zion Church located at 480 Catawba Valley Boulevard, SE #465 in Hickory, NC 28602.

- No paperwork to complete
- No need to get out of your car
- First come first serve

See you on June 15th!

¿Quiere aprovechar sus dólares de SNAP/EBT? Compre productos locales frescos en el mercado de agricultores de salud pública del condado de Catawba y pregúntenos cómo puede duplicar sus beneficios de SNAP/EBT en el mercado. El mercado estará abierto los jueves de junio a septiembre de las 10 am a 1 pm en nuestro estacionamiento. ¡Esperamos verle ahí!