The City of Wilkes-Barre Health Department in conjunction with Luzerne County Head Start, Inc. and Maternal & Family Health Services will host an infant & childhood nutrition event in the parking lot of Luzerne County Head Start’s Wilkes-Barre office, 23 Beekman St., on Tues., June 21st from 11am-3pm.
Healthy eating at a young age is important for proper growth and development. The Dietary Guidelines for Americans, 2020–2025 recommend those 2-years and older follow a healthy eating pattern that includes a variety of fruits and vegetables.
During the event, a $15 voucher for the Wilkes-Barre farmers market will be provided to attendees (one voucher per family). A number of area agencies will also be on hand to provide information, activities and kid-friendly giveaways for those in attendance. Those in attendance include:
- Luzerne County Head Start, Inc.
- Maternal & Family Health Services
- Luzerne Wyoming County MH/DS Early Intervention Program
- Food Demonstrations from the Commissions on Economic Opportunity
- Dinner 4 Kids
- Women, Infants & Children
- Free 2BMom
- Penn State Extension Co-op
- Community Health Bags from The Domestic Violence Service Center
- The City of Wilkes-Barre Health Department’s ‘Healthy Bear’ and ‘Wheel of Health’
Nutrition education materials will also be distributed to families. Plus, don’t miss a special appearance from TUX, the Wilkes/Barre Scranton Penguins mascot from 11am -12pm! The event is free, open to the public and has plenty of parking.
This project was funded by the Pennsylvania Department of Health’s Preventive Health and Health Services Block Grant.
