Kansas EFNEP Eat Smart Move More

A BIG THANK YOU to our partner, United Health Care, for the Spice Drive donation for our EFNEP program. They collected a total of 153 spices (33 pounds of spices) to distribute to our EFNEP clients.

Children receiving Food Assistance or SNAP benefits may be eligible to receive FREE early education through the Head Start (3 - 5 years) and Early Head Start (Infant – 3 years) programs. Both engage in enriching curriculum to prepare your child for school, while also providing support for parents and caregivers. Learn more about Head Start and find the program closest to you: https://eclkc.ohs.acf.hhs.gov/

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February is Potato Lover's Month. Potatoes are high in vitamin C, potassium and fiber, and plain potatoes are fat-free and sodium-free. For tips on buying and storing potatoes, visit https://food.unl.edu/newsletter/food-fun-young-children/potatoes-your-way.

Potatoes Your Way Potatoes are the 3rd most important food crop in the world after rice and wheat and the leading vegetable crop in the United States. For many, potatoes are a staple in the kitchen because of their versatility and low cost. Potatoes provide important essential nutrients, including 45 percent of the D...

It’s not too late to apply for Supplemental P-EBT! Apply by Jan. 31 on the DCF Self-Service Portal: https://cssp.kees.ks.gov/apspssp/sspNonMed.portal.

If you have questions or want to see if you qualify for the program visit: www.dcf.ks.gov/Pages/P-EBT.aspx.

Are you getting enough folate or folic acid? Spanish Fact sheet listed below.
https://ods.od.nih.gov/factsheets/Folate-Consumer/

Enero es el mes nacional de educación sobre los defectos congénitos. Aunque no es posible prevenir todos los defectos congénitos, el consumo de 400 microgramos diarios de ácido fólico, antes y a comienzos del embarazo, ayuda a prevenir los defectos del tubo neural, como la espina bífida. Para saber más, consulte nuestra hoja informativa para consumidores acerca del folato: https://ods.od.nih.gov/factsheets/Folate-DatosEnEspanol/

Check to see if you are elgible.

Is your child eligible for Supplemental P-EBT? If so, you should automatically be seeing a one-time payment of $391 added to your Kansas Benefit Card over the next three weeks.
Do you have questions about Supplemental P-EBT or the program as a whole? Visit Pandemic Electronic Benefit Transfer - Home (ks.gov).

Don't forget to wash your hands!

Handwashing is important DURING the food prep process too – especially when handling raw meat & poultry. Washing hands before & after touching raw meats and their juices helps prevent cross contamination.

Need help with your water bill?

DCF is committed to making sure families have running drinking and sewage water. If you have had your water disconnected or at threat of disconnection, apply for water assistance at https://www.dcf.ks.gov/EWAP/Pages/default.aspx.

If you receive SNAP, see if you also qualify for WIC.

If you receive Kansas Food Assistance benefits, there is support available to help you apply for WIC. Call your local agency today and WIC will set up an appointment to meet you, review your information and discuss the program. Learn more.

https://wicfeedsks.kees.ks.gov/?utm_source=14SPW

Sweet potatoes!

La biotina —una vitamina B y un nutriente esencial— ayuda a que el cuerpo transforme los alimentos en energía. La cantidad que necesita dependerá de su edad. La mayoría de la gente consume suficiente biotina si come una variedad de alimentos saludables, como carne, pescado, huevos, semillas, frutos secos, y una verdura favorita en las próximas celebraciones, la batata. Si quiere saber más lea: https://ods.od.nih.gov/factsheets/Biotin-DatosEnEspanol/

Plan ahead if you need to thaw your turkey. Allow 24 hours for every 4 to 5 pounds. Once it is thawed, you need to cook it within 2 days. Visit https://www.usda.gov/media/blog/2016/11/18/how-safely-thaw-turkey for more info.

An app to help you save money at the grocery store:

Save Money with Unit Pricing - Spend Smart Eat Smart Use Spend Smart. Eat Smart’s unit price calculator to compare prices between similar products with different sizes, different forms and different brands so you can get more for your money at the grocery store.