by Admin | Apr 25, 2023 | Uncategorized
SNAP, formerly called food stamps, is the nation’s largest program for fighting domestic hunger. Federally funded and state administered through our Department, we are committed to providing low-income individuals and families with resources to purchase food....
by Admin | Apr 18, 2023 | Uncategorized
How to use this map: – Click on the “full screen” icon on the top right of a map to expand it – Select the type of data you want to view using the check boxes in the legend – Click the magnifying glass and type your town name plus “RI” to zoom in to...
by Admin | Nov 11, 2022 | Uncategorized
School’s out for summer! I’m singing this old song at the top of my lungs. I’m excited about these fun summer activities to enjoy with the grandkids. The days are getting hotter, and longer, and the grandkids’ baseball season is about to end. What in the world will...
by Admin | Nov 8, 2022 | Uncategorized
What are omega-3 fatty acids and what do they do? Omega-3 fatty acids are found in foods, such as fish and flaxseed, and in dietary supplements, such as fish oil. The three main omega-3 fatty acids are alpha-linolenic acid (ALA), eicosapentaenoic acid (EPA), and...
by Admin | Nov 8, 2022 | Uncategorized
I cook a lot of chicken (check out all my favorite chicken recipes here: Healthy Chicken Recipes). Chicken can sometimes get bouncy or gross when it’s cooked incorrectly – but when you cook chicken in the crockpot, it becomes fall apart tender! These healthy slow...
by Admin | Nov 8, 2022 | Uncategorized
“It’s what I’ve done my whole life,” he said. “Food is about nutrition, about family, about bringing people together.” Kevin is on the board of Meals on Wheels and does free cooking demonstrations at Your Blue StoreSM and out in the community. (Sign up for one at...