Henderson County Family and Community Health- Texas A&M AgriLife Extension

09/04/2026

Enjoy Labor Day safely! ☀️ If you're taking food to the beach, park or campsite, keep perishables at 40°F or below, separate raw meat from ready-to-eat foods, and follow the 2-hour rule. 🧊 https://tinyurl.com/46v4xt56

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09/03/2026

Packing lunch without a refrigerator? 🥪 Choose shelf-stable foods like trail mix, nuts, whole fruit, dried fruit, applesauce, and whole-grain crackers. Remember, perishable foods shouldn't sit out more than 2 hours. 🧊 http://tx.ag/Idinwod

Use these food safety tips to ensure your lunch remains safe as it travels from the kitchen to the school cafeteria or office.

09/02/2026

September is Food Safety Education Month. Foodborne illness can happen to anyone. Learn how to protect yourself and your family with 4 simple steps. Discover safe food temperatures, storage tips, and more. 🍽️🌡️

A Food Facts on Safe Food Handling from FDA to consumers.

09/02/2026

Take a few moments today to write someone a little note. When was the last time you received a hand written note or letter?

Happy World Letter Writing Day 💌 As you stumble upon this post in your feed, we encourage you to reflect on the power of a handwritten letter and put pen to paper for someone you love 🫶 Who are you writing to today?

08/31/2026

Some fresh ideas for sandwich makers everywhere

Avoid brown bag boredom for your school or work lunch. Most box lunches begin with a sandwich, but sandwiches don’t have to be routine. The possibilities are endless!

Use the following chart for mix-and-match sandwiches. Discover more sandwich ideas >>> https://www.ndsu.edu/agriculture/extension/publications/brown-baggin-it-guide-lunches-go

Many sandwiches freeze well and will thaw by lunchtime if placed in a lunch box early in the morning. Save time by preparing and freezing some extra sandwiches ahead of time. Don’t overdo the butter or mayo because the bread may become soggy during thawing. Sandwiches containing fruit or vegetables generally don’t freeze well; pack ingredients such as lettuce and tomato separately.

08/27/2026

Make sure you prioritize breakfast as part of your morning routine. There are so many health benefits!🍳🧇🍍🍌

08/18/2026

Busy back-to-school schedules are fast approaching, which can make it difficult to find time for healthful family meals.

Eating together, however, has many benefits. Family meals promote communication skills, cooperation, cooking skills and table manners. Families who eat together also tend to eat more nutritiously.

Learn about ideas to help get family meals on the table in a timely manner >>> https://www.ndsu.edu/agriculture/extension/publications/good-nutrition-busy-families #:~:text=in%20many%20ways.-,Try%20Some%20Full%20Speed%20Ingredients,-Food%20companies%20have

08/11/2026

08/10/2026

When stress builds or your thoughts feel overwhelming, the 5-4-3-2-1 grounding technique can help bring your attention back to the present.

Pause, take a slow breath, and focus on what you can see, touch, hear, smell, and taste. Using your five senses can quiet some of the mental noise and help you feel calmer.

Save this post for the next time you need a moment to reset.

Learn more: https://healthymonday.com/stress-management/unwind-monday-5-4-3-2-1-grounding-technique