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Fuel Your Summer!

Summer brings out long sunny days, family outings, and yummy cooked foods. It is always important to stay energized and balanced throughout the summer season!

Eat with the Season - A lot of produce are in season in July! Be sure to check below for the “What’s in Season” chart. Take advantage of the seasonal produce; it's the least expensive and most nutrient-rich!

Hydrate your Body - Drinking plenty of water is important during those hot summer days. Did you know you can also hydrate yourself with water-densed foods? Some examples are melons, citrus, cucumbers, celery, and lettuce. You can hydrate yourself and replenish your vitamins and minerals at the same time!

Master the Cookout - Summer BBQs are filling up the calendar, but don’t cancel your plans to attend! Focus on balance when filling up your plate. Remember to fill half of your plate with fruits and vegetables and choose lean proteins (a plus if it is grilled). Don’t forget to enjoy those desserts in moderation!

https://www.baptistmilestone.com/blog/fuel-your-summer-simple-healthy-eating-tips-for-july

Let's Get Movin': Corn Hole!

Corn hole is a popular backyard BBQ diversion for adults, but it also makes a great outdoor game for kids. If you don’t have a corn hole set, it is possible to create one using cardboard and plastic balls. You can also use dried beans from your pantry and place them into a zip lock bag!

• Place each bag set on opposite sides with a few feet between them.
• Give each team their colored bean bag and let them toss them toward the hole. Depending on how you’d like to play, points can be awarded for getting it into the hole and a lesser number of points for getting it on the board.
• Determine how many points earned will mark the end of the game.

https://mommypoppins.com/kids/outdoors/35-backyard-games-for-kids-to-play-outside

Harvest of the Month: Watermelon!

Nutrition Fun Facts:

• Watermelons are 92% water! With each delicious bite, you're staying hydrated this summer.
• Each bite of watermelon is full of vitamins A, B6, and C, plus other antioxidants and nutrients to keep your body healthy.
• Watermelon contains lycopene, which helps your eyes stay sharp!

What to Look For:

• Watermelons should feel heavy for their size. This means they'll be juicy!
• A creamy yellow spot on the watermelon indicates that it's ripe and ready to eat.
• A ripe watermelon will sound hollow when you knock on it.

https://carolinahungerinitiative.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/Watermelon.pdf

Recipe Highlight: Pico De Gallo Fruit Salad

Ingredients (Choose a variety of fruits of your choice)

• 1 cup Mangos - peeled and chopped
• 1 cup Watermelon - chopped
• 1 cup Pineapple - chopped (or canned pineapple in 100% juice)
• 1 cup Papaya - peeled and chopped
• 1 cup Jicama - peeled and chopped
• 1 Lime, juiced
• 1 teaspoon Chili Powder
• Optional: 1 cup of cucumber - peeled and chopped

Directions

1. Mix together all the fruit in a medium bowl and sprinkle with lime juice and chili powder.
2. Serve immediately.

Chef's Tips: To serve this Baja style, like the picture, cut fruit into large spears. Stand up spears in 4 cups and sprinkle with lime juice and chili powder.

https://eatfresh.org/recipe/salads/pico-de-gallo-fruit-salad/

What's In Season?

Kids Corner

Sliced Melon Coloring Page

https://carolinahungerinitiative.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/Watermelon-Drawing.pdf

SUN Bucks is Back!

SUN Bucks is back for Summer 2026! SUN Bucks is a U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) program that provides grocery-buying benefits in the form of a one-time payment of $120 per eligible child on a debit-like card. This card can be used to purchase nutritious food during the summer months when schools are out. If you would like to know more about the SUN Bucks program or check to see if your child may be eligible, please visit https://www.ncdhhs.gov/sunbucks.

SNAP provides monetary assistance to supplement the food budget of households that meet the financial and resource requirements.

For questions or assistance, call (336) 422-7758 or email fnsoutreach@secondharvestnwnc.org