From the Feeding America blog October 2, 2019 by Ash Slupski This time of year, food banks and food pantries across the United States help millions of families share holiday meals. With so many families in need, hosting a food drive at your office, church or school...
Food Finders’ volunteer of the month is Delois! A few years ago, Delois was ill. She moved to Lafayette to be closer to her daughter and grandchildren. Since moving here, Delois’ health has improved and she has gotten involved volunteering. “I like people,...
By: Sierra Girton, MS, CSCS, USAW What is Functional Fuel? The functional fuel for your body… IS WATER! That’s right, water. Your body is comprised of over 60% of water and if you don’t drink adequate daily water, how can you expect your body to optimally function?...
By: Riley Johnson | Purdue University | Dietetic Intern In our culture, everyone seems to want to find out the secrets of nutrition and the best diet out there. Year after year there is a new fad diet claiming to be the best and get you the results you want even...
By Riley Johnson Purdue University | Dietetic Intern | You may have had a parent growing up who always told you that breakfast was the most important meal of the day, but is that really true? Does eating breakfast or skipping it all together really matter to your...
By: Sierra Girton, MS, CSCS, USAW Grocery Shopping is usually one of the highest monthly expenses a household has to account for and allocate an adequate amount of financial resources towards. With food prices rising it is more challenging than ever to prepare...
