The seeds of change can promote health, wealth, and strong, happy families!
I opened the local newspaper today, The Tecumseh Chieftain, and was delighted to find a letter from the president of the board of the Johnson County Farm Bureau. Jim Erickson is a Johnson County farmer and he wrote to the editor regarding “Food Check-Out Week.”
Mr. Erickson writes that the Farm Bureau will observe February 21-27 in recognizing the quality and abundance of U.S. Food. Even though food prices have moderated some, many families continue to face problems eating well on limited budgets. Jim outlined ideas from checking online with the Extension service to planning menus and listing suggestions for managing food budgets wisely.
I wanted to turn cartwheels on the dining room table when I read his letter! KIDS! This guy is on OUR SIDE! HE GETS IT! He understands we are all out here, doing the best we can with what we have!
I’ll bet he is totally down with Farmers Markets coupons, too; what’ll ya bet?
See? This is what COMMUNITY is all about! People working together to help other people! Ya gotta love it!
So if you are using SNAP or WIC; if you depend on food pantry food or food commodities, you will be comforted that someone understands your perspective on getting food on the family table! Maybe YOU will want to turn cartwheels, too?
Oh. We need to remember Angel Food Ministries; they have been specializing in helping people better manage their food budgets for some time now.
OK, Club Members: High Fives and Three Cheers for Jim Erickson and the Farm Bureau!
Please send your comments to foodstampscookingclub@gmail.com… and please don’t be shy about leaving remarks at the end of this post. grin
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