Fresh foods are the focus of a Double Up Food Bucks summer kick-off effort happening Saturday at nine participating locations across Flint. Activities hosted by the program’s originator the Fair Food Network will take place from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Saturday, June 22 and will include giveaways and coupons, according to organizers. Shoppers […]
Her investment was just a few apples. But to the staff and sponsors of Flint Fresh Mobile Market the customer’s first purchase was priceless. “I’m buying these with the couple dollars I have,” the woman said, “because I really believe in what you’re doing and I really want you to succeed.” The market wasn’t yet […]
Today’s students face a lot of competition for their attention both inside and outside the classroom. There’s gaming devices and television, not to mention social media and cell phones. Also adding stress to their young lives are common experiences like peer pressure and the need for acceptance, let alone the everyday challenges they may face […]
Kids need plenty of calcium. If your children have been exposed to lead, getting the right amount of calcium each day matters. Why? Infants’ and children’s bodies absorb lead more quickly than adults. Calcium, vitamin C and iron act like a shield of sorts and help limit the absorption of lead in their bodies. […]
Celery, carrots, potatoes and tomatoes don’t often evoke emotion, but Mark Kattola says the Fair Food Network’s Double Up Food Bucks program makes the fresh produce exciting. The president of Landmark Food Centers says the initiative, designed to encourage Bridge card holders to purchase more fresh produce, has been a boon for his two locations […]