Well Church & Community

Healthy Eating Resources

Poor diet is the number one risk factor for early death, surpassing smoking. Most Americans fail to meet dietary recommendations with 75% falling short of fruit and vegetable guidelines. Please visit our resources below to find a program that is right for you, your church, and your community.

Not sure where to start?

Below are a few tips and ideas to consider:

1. The Texas Master Gardner Association website will provide resources that teach you how to start a community garden. Invite community members to join your garden and give them responsibilities.

2. For churches that have affiliated schools, The Balancing Food & Play and Learn, Grow, Eat & Go programs can be implemented within these school systems.

3. Begin a community garden for adults within your church and community, and use the Learn, Grow, Eat & Go curriculum within the school to allow the children to grow a subsequent garden beside the adult garden.

Balancing Food & Play

Through nutrition, physical activity, and family engagement, youth have the opportunity to develop lifelong healthy behaviors. Please visit the Balancing Food & Play website for more information.

Do Well, Be Well with Diabetes

In 5 week series, learn how to manage blood glucose through nutrition and self-care management. Please visit the Do Well, Be Well with Diabetes website for more information.

Food Management Program

Food safety education through an accredited food handler course and the Certified Food Manager program, is critical in reducing the risk of foodborne diseases. Please visit the Food Management Program website for more information.

Learn, Grow, Eat & Go

Academics, gardening experience, physical activity, and school & family engagement are combined to create a interdisciplinary program for youth. Please visit the Learn, Grow, Eat & Go website for more information.

Texas Master Gardener Association

Community gardens can be a great opportunity to build community engagement and cohesion, and can help foster positive eating habits. Please visit the Texas Master Gardener website for more information.