Health
Be Healthy - Get Involved
Looking to impact health and hunger through volunteerism? Click here or view a flyer for volunteer opportunities.
We also have two new opportunities through our United Way Ambassador Projects program! We're recruiting volunteers for the following:
Weekend Backpack Program
This project has an incredible impact on students and their families by supplying them with healthy food options for the weekend! Volunteers will help to sort the food bags brought by Mobile Meals into classroom groups for students to take home for the weekend.
Oneida Street Greenhouse
United Way Volunteer Center is partnering with Toledo Grows to impact our health initiative by engaging a group of volunteers at their Oneida greenhouse and garden. The Oneida site has a large greenhouse, multiple gardens, rabbits, chickens, aqua culture and more!
Our Impact on Health in our Community
Even if we pour every available resource into ensuring individuals have a quality education and adequate income, it means nothing if people don't have their health.
To promote health and wellness, our priorities are as follows:
Access to Healthcare
Healthy Eating and Physical Activity
Early Childhood Health
We believe there are several community indicators that will show what progress is being made in these areas:
Percentage of uninsured individuals
Percentage of children who have a medical home and receive regular, primary care
Percentage of children who have a healthy diet and get 60 minutes of daily physical activity
30 Ways to stretch your fruit and vegetable budget
We all know how important it is to have plenty of fruits and vegetables in our diet. It's easy to do in the spring and summer here in Ohio. We struggle in the winter months to purchase healthy options and keep the cost down. Fruit & Veggies Matter, have complied some great tips to help you make the most of your food budget:
- Calculate an appropriate Healthy Food Budget for your family, based on USDA’s Low- Cost Food Plan. This easy-to-use calculator, offered by Iowa State University Extension, helps to create a budget for what is a reasonable amount to spend to feed your family healthy meals.
- Cook enough for several meals and freeze leftovers. Place enough food for 1-2 meals in each container.
- Create a meal plan for the week that uses similar fruits and vegetables, prepared in different ways. Make the most out of the produce that you buy.
- Buy fruits and vegetables in season at farmers’ markets or at your local grocery store.
- Grow your own vegetables. Invest a little in seeds, and get a lot of vegetables in return. Try indoor pots or greenhouse growing for the cooler months. Visit www.cdc.gov/Features/GrowingVegetables/ for more information.
Want to know the rest of the great tips? Click here to view a printable pdf.
