Temperaturas internas seguras de los alimentos
By Sara Skar– Gleaners Nutrition Education Team To prevent food born illness, proper precautions must be taken! Since we can’t see most harmful bacteria or smell it, it is crucial to be aware of what temperatures we must cook our food to ensure food safety. Some may prefer to cook their food to higher temperatures.…
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By Julia Bartlett– Gleaners Nutrition Education Team One of the biggest ways that sugar can add up throughout the day is in beverages. Sports drinks, soda, sweetened teas, and many others have high quantities of sugar that increase the likelihood of multiple health concerns such as diabetes. However, drinking just water all the time can…
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By Paloma Cortes– Gleaners Nutrition Education Team Camping is a great way to be close to nature, family and friends, and have lots of fun and relaxing days. But it could be difficult to keep it healthy when it comes to preparing food due to the lack of kitchen gadgets around. In order to stick…
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By Hannah Stafford– Gleaners Nutrition Education Team Breakfast sets you up for the day, kickstarting your metabolism and providing the energy you need to study, work and enjoy your day. A healthy breakfast needs to sustain you for the morning. Aim for combinations that include at least 3 food groups from MyPlate. Look for whole…
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Tucked beside Brighton NC Machine off Whitmore Lake Road, Gleaners’ Victory Garden is a hidden gem of Livingston County, and its impact is felt across the community. Each season, Gleaners’ staff and volunteers tend to dozens of rows of organic vegetables, fruits, and herbs, all destined for donation. Thanks to their efforts last year, 2,350…
Leer másCarteros y voluntarios de Kroger embalan toneladas de alimentos para ayudar a erradicar el hambre
A host of families in Southeast Michigan won’t have to question where their next meal is coming from in a crisis thanks to Gleaners Community Food Bank and generous donations from residents. Volunteers from Kroger and the National Association of Letter Carriers came together Monday to sort and pack thousands of pounds of donated food…
Leer másAlimentando el futuro: Un estudio para niños, de niños
Since 2007, Gleaners Community Food Bank has provided essential summer meals to children through the USDA’s Summer Food Service Program (SFSP)*. In 2024, Gleaners concluded a groundbreaking two-year study focused on designing a meal program that was not only nutritious but also that kids were excited to eat. For the first time—not just for Gleaners,…
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By Hannah Stafford– Gleaners Nutrition Education Team Buying fresh fruits and vegetables in season means you get them at their peak freshness and best price. Locally grown, seasonal produce can also taste better, being picked in its prime and only stored and transported for the shortest time. Most farmers markets accept SNAP EBT (Bridge card)…
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Along 8 Mile Road in Warren, the next evolution in supplemental food services has arrived: Fresh! by Gleaners. The Summer 2025* launch of this innovative market reimagines a food assistance model improving access to free fresh produce, milk, and eggs—essential items that are costly for families managing tight budgets. Fresh! by Gleaners is designed to…
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By Paloma Cortes – Gleaners Nutrition Education Team One way to make our food items last longer and save some money at the same time is canning, a heating process that can be easily done at home by using jars. If you found a great sale or had an abundant harvest season in your garden,…
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