by Deborah Hanyon, MPH, RDN, ACE-CHC | Mar 8, 2024 | Nutrition and Health
There is a lack of understanding as to how food pantry's function, as well as misconceptions about who uses and is eligible for food emergency assistance. The federal food emergency assistance program (TEFAP) that was established in 1983 helps to ensure that surplus...
by Deborah Hanyon, MPH, RDN, ACE-CHC | Mar 5, 2024 | Nutrition and Health
Food Bank vs. Food Pantry What is the difference between a food bank and a food pantry? A food bank is the main source of incoming food distributed to qualifying participants of TEFAP (the Emergency Food Assistance Program). A food bank is a non-profit organization...
by Deborah Hanyon, MPH, RDN, ACE-CHC | Mar 2, 2024 | Nutrition and Health
Feed Your Family with Help from a Food Pantry Introduction to Food Pantry Access in the US Are you feeling the financial pinch of our shifting economy? Has your employment or income status changed? Do you worry about rising grocery prices and wonder how you'll...
by Deborah Hanyon, MPH, RDN, ACE-CHC | Feb 24, 2024 | Nutrition and Health
What is the importance of potassium? Potassium levels are closely connected with heart health. According to WebMD: “Potassium plays a role in every heartbeat. A hundred thousand times a day, it helps trigger your heart to squeeze blood through your body. It also...
by Deborah Hanyon, MPH, RDN, ACE-CHC | Feb 17, 2024 | Nutrition and Health
5 Reasons Why You Should Eat More Fish Traditionally I have not been a big fish eater. This is partly because my mom didn't serve it much when I was growing up. Thus, I never really learned how to cook it. Not only that but I didn't even taste much fish until I became...
by Deborah Hanyon, MPH, RDN, ACE-CHC | Jan 23, 2024 | Nutrition and Health
Why a Zinc Deficiency May be Contributing to Your Child's Pickiness There are SO MANY THINGS that can be causing your child's picky eating behavior. From sensory/tactile issues, to food allergies and intolerances, the cause and cure can seem impossible to figure out....
