K-State Research & Extension- Fort Riley-Family Nutrition Program

Next Saturday!!!

For all of those who did not know it, our office will be closing as of September 30th. We not longer have funding for our programs. It has been an honor and a pleasure to work with the Soldier and Family Members of Fort Riley. Susan and I will miss you and we will especially miss those awesome students in the Fort Riley schools. You all made our days so fun and we loved providing you with nutrition education and a healthy snack. The hugs were icing on the cake. Please feel free to contact the Riley or Geary County Extension offices to see what programming is available. Also, if you have any questions regarding nutrition, food preparation-preservation, family life issues, resource managment issues and child development issues. They are you source for Family Consumer Science and Gardening questions. Thank you again for the opportunity to impact your lives-you have had a very positive impact upon us. Toni Bryant and Susan Schoneweis!

Hungry? Or know of hungry families on post? Spread the word... I just learned that the Harvesters Mobile Food Pantry delivers to Manhattan at Pottorf Hall and the Ogden community center once a month. I've never heard Manhattan & Ogden sites mentioned on WIBW when they mention deliveries to other towns.

Food is given away first come, first serve, no income qualifications, but they do collect demographics so they know how many people are being served. Up to 5 items are given per family with the amount based on the number in the household. See their schedule at:
http://www.harvesters.org/_FileLibrary/FileImage/Mobile%20Food%20Pantries%20-%20Kansas%20Dec%202012.pdf

http://www.harvesters.org/

http://www.harvesters.org/_FileLibrary/FileImage/Mobile%20Food%20Pantries%20-%20Kansas%20Dec%202012.

For all of those meat rinsers out there. Check out this visual that shows just how the water sprays everywhere contaminating your surfaces. Cooking kills the pathogens (disease causing microorganisms) so please don't wash your chickens, roasts, etc.

Do you wash your chicken? Might want to reconsider that. http://bit.ly/14x2Cuu

Don't forget "Making the Most of Your Grocery $" tomorrow at 1 PM at the ACS Building 7254 Normandy Drive. Call us at 239-9991 to save a seat for this free class!!!

LAST CHANCE to learn how to make bread from scratch!!! Sign up for the upcoming Basic Yeast Bread's Class on Sept. 19th from 10-3PM. Then on Sept. 20th from 10-3PM we will have a Holiday Bread Making Class. Come for one class or two! Classes are FREE and FUN! Call 785-239-9991 or email us at [email protected] to reserve your spot.

We have rescheduled the "Making the Most of Your Grocery $" to Tuesday Sept 10th at 1 PM-Please come and join us and learn some great strategies for stretching your food dollar! Call 785-239-9991 or email us at [email protected] to reserve your spot.

Unfortunately today's class "Making the most of your grocery $" is going to have to be rescheduled. Each of you that have registered will be called directly and we will post the newly scheduled date on Facebook. We are sorry for the inconvenience but hope to see you all at the newly scheduled class.

Don't forget we have a class "Making the most of your grocery $" on Tuesday, Aug 20th at 10 AM, in the Army Community Services Building RM 102. Come learn and share tips on being frugal but healthful at the commissary or your favorite grocery store. Call us at 239-9991 to reserve your spot!

Check out this link for excellent food safety regarding shopping at Farmer's Markets and shopping for produce in general. Keep you and your family safe!
http://www.foodsafetynews.com/2013/08/shoppers-can-pick-up-food-safety-clues-at-farmers-markets/ #.UgUIeW0biEs

Shoppers Can Pick Up Food Safety Clues at Farmers Markets | Food Safety News Shoppers Can Pick Up Food Safety Clues at Farmers Markets By Cookson Beecher | August 9, 2013This was National Farmers Market Week, and with a bounty of freshly harvested food now available from local farms, people are flocking to the markets — for all sorts of reasons.“There’s nothing better than…

What a wonderful video!

Let’s Remember What SNAP Is For SNAP (formerly food stamps) has gotten considerable public attention in recent weeks due to congressional debates over renewing the program. As members of Congress consider SNAP’s future, they would do well to understand its role as this nation’s first line of defense against hunger. This

In light of the Cyclospora breakout-take a look at this article from the K-State Research and Extension Food Safety Specialist. Make sure you wash all of your vegetables--even prepackaged salads, carrots, etc. Stay safe, stay healthy!

Proper Handling and Preparation of Food Protects Consumers Although these practices are always important, extra caution should be taken as a result of a recent outbreak of the Cyclospora infection. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) have reported more than 353 cases, most likely spread by consuming contaminated produce.