Moore Family Center for Whole Grain Foods, Nutrition & Preventive Health

06/01/2020

We are excited to announce our Healthy Community Outreach 2020 mini-grant recipients:



🥦Using Food Hero recipes to improve food safety practices, a digital campaign.

Project leader: Mandy Hatfield, SNAP-Ed Douglas County.

This project aims to reach millions of people to increase food safety habits, especially for those eligible for SNAP benefits in Oregon. Objectives include development of food safety tools and messaging around seven food safety practices for the Food Hero Social Marketing Campaign.



🥦Healthy Communities – Teens as Teachers.

Project leader: Barbara Brody, 4-H, SNAP-Ed, FCH Malheur County.

This 4-H/SNAP-Ed Teens as Teachers project will partner with rural, under-served schools in Grant and Malheur counties to train the next generation of nutrition and healthy eating champions who will deliver evidenced-based lessons to youth in elementary schools within their communities.



🥦Walk the Stories.

Project leader: Erin Devlin, SNAP-Ed, FCH Clackamas County

The goal is to reinvigorate the Molalla StoryWalk project by supporting a local champion to repair signage and promote the project in the context of a new opportunity while schools and libraries are closed. During times of social distancing and online learning, the StoryWalks are extremely applicable because they allow for reading in public with adequate space between families.

Congratulations to all of the recipients. We are looking forward to seeing all of the positive influences these projects will have on Oregon communities.

05/31/2020

OSU Extension adult exercise programs keep Oregonians active

Despite the social distancing, OSU Extension is still finding ways to keep people in their communities active! Way to go!

Walk With Ease and Strong Women & StrongPeople are focusing on self-directed programs and virtual meetings to stay connected to their participants.

05/30/2020

There is a great research study being done about the food and wellbeing patterns for Oregonians during the COVID-19 pandemic. If you complete the survey, you will be entered to win a $200 online gift card. Check it out!

https://wou.az1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_bdfDZ0t7urtTtjv

05/29/2020

NEW! Healthy Beaver Bags: Human Services Resource Center - Oregon State University has a new program called Healthy Beaver Bags. Every Friday afternoon from noon to 2:30 p.m any faculty and staff that are struggling financially can come to Champinefu Lodge to receive a bag of healthy food.

Today’s Healthy Beaver Bag theme is “Variations”- a bunch of things you can mix and match in fun ways. Bread and salad dressing type will vary by bag. Bags include cherry tomatoes, greens from Goodfoot Farm (local!), eggs, green garlic, and some mozzarella. Recipes include panzanella, a few ways to make green garlic the star of a pasta recipe, and some salad ideas. We’ve also got some yogurt info from Food Hero! Available 12-2:30 (today/Friday) at the back porch of Champinefu Lodge for those with an OSU ID- recent grads, folks taking a break from classes, staff, former staff (laid off recently etc). Please wear a mask if you have one, please maintain physical distance, please stay home if you’re sick. Post about what you make and tag us! We love seeing what you “cook up!” Go Beaves! @ Human Services Resource Center - Oregon State University

05/28/2020

Winning in Life After College

Checkout the OSU Alumni Association Winning in Life After College Series: osualum.com/winning for events and webinars on finding success in online job and grad school searches, creating your LinkedIn presence and managing personal finances. You’ll hear from a panel of Beaver alumni with stories of what life is really like after college and lots more. Events open to ALL students.

05/27/2020

Greens with Carrots

Almost all of us could use some more dark green leafy vegetables in our life. 🥗⁠ Food Hero has this yummy Greens with Carrots recipe that will give you a boost of vitamins and minerals for your day!⁠

https://www.foodhero.org/recipes/greens-carrots

In February, I was teaching a Cooking Matters class to a group of people from the Micronesian Islands, this recipe was one of their favorites of the series. A couple of people said, I didn't know kale could taste so good!

05/27/2020

Hey OSU community, check out the new Healthy Campus Coalition website. This resource covers many different facets of health including: academic, emotional, environmental, financial, physical, social and spiritual. We hope it can help you stay healthy and happy!⁠

healthycampus.oregonstate.edu

05/25/2020

Burrito Soup

Did you know that onions are a good source of vitamin C, potassium, folate, antioxidants and more?! Thankfully, they are easy and delicious to add to our diet. Check out Food Hero 's delicious Burrito soup recipe filled with onions, beans, and more.

Thanks so much for your question! This recipe has now been edited to be more clear. We hope you are able to give it a try and to leave a comment for everyone.

05/24/2020

Chai Spiced Amaranth Porridge with Caramelized Bananas | The Whole Grains Council

The grain of the month for May is Amaranth! Here is a delicious and simple recipe from The Whole Grains Council that utilizes this unique and healthy grain.

Amaranth has a peppery flavor that works beautifully with warming chai spices. Caramelized bananas add a decadent, yet simple touch.

05/24/2020

Self Care Saturday Tip from the DAM Good Self Care 30 Day Challenge: Do a virtual potluck to connect with friends and bond over a yummy meal.🥖🥗🍝

05/21/2020

How to grow vegetables on a balcony, patio or windowsill

Live in an apartment? Don't have a garden? No worries! Check out this article about how to grow your own produce with the space you do have. Happy planting. 🍅🥦🥒

What you need to know to garden in tight spaces with pots and containers of all kinds.

05/20/2020

Strawberry Swirl

Strawberries are now in season! 🍓Yay! Check out the delicious recipe for Strawberry Swirl from Food Hero to incorporate this sweet and nutritious berry into your diet.

Delicious and simple, kids love it! It actually reminds me of the strawberries topping served at restaurants...I bet it would be good warmed up as a replacement for maple syrup on pancakes or waffles!

05/19/2020

oregonhunger.org

Does your child receive free or reduced-price school meals? Pandemic EBT provides families financial support to cover the cost of groceries while your children are missing free meals during school closures. This benefit is provided to ALL families whose children receive free and reduced-price school meals in Oregon. Learn more here– oregonhunger.org/covid-19

05/18/2020

www.eatrightoregon.org

Starting tomorrow, and running throughout May and June, the Oregon Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics is presenting 5 Free webinars, sponsored in part by the Moore Family Center. Take advantage of this free opportunity, and hear from a variety of nutrition experts.

05/17/2020

Gretchen Dursch, MA

Interested in doing research in your specific field of public health and human sciences? You can be a part of the Non-credit Research Course HHS 003. For more details contact Gretchen Dursch.

Gretchen is excited about supporting the College’s faculty and students in their research and utilizing her skills and experiences to help support, strengthen and grow CPHHS’ research capacity and portfolio.

05/16/2020

Linn Benton Food Share | Community Services Consortium

Need volunteer hours? Check out Lupe's Community Garden, Philomath Community Gleaners, or Philomath food bank. More details can be found on their website.

Linn Benton Food Share attempts to reach every person in our area who cannot find enough resources to adequately feed themselves or their families.

05/16/2020

COVID-19 Resources for Farm to School and ECE

The National Farm to School Network Resource page has an up to date list of resources to help with finances and food security. This includes resources for children, Native and tribal communities, students and many more!

Compiled resources related to COVID-19 that will be relevant to the farm to school and farm to ECE community.

05/14/2020

Educational Resources for Stay Home, Save Lives

Every Friday, Oregon Outdoor School shares activities that you can use to engage students with the wonders of nature! Check out this great distance learning resource below. 🐛🐜🐞

Every Friday (starting today!), we will share a curated set of activities that you can use to engage students with the natural world while respecting 'Stay Home, Save Lives'. 

05/13/2020

Meals on Wheels | OCWCOG

This week, Oregon State is celebrating the Week of Kindness. A great way to show kindness is to become a Meals on Wheels volunteer! If you’re interested in packaging meals for home delivery or spending time with vulnerable populations in one of the dining rooms, check out the link below for more information. #weshowkindnessosu

Meals on WheelsApril 2020 Click here to view the April 2020 Menu. Meals on Wheels is OCWCOG’s largest program – serving more than 2,119 seniors and people with disabilities last year in our tri-County Region of Linn, Benton, and Lincoln Counties. In total, more than 232,000 meals were served. Me...

05/12/2020

How to talk to your kids about COVID-19

Talking to your kids about COVID-19 can be challenging. Here is an article from OHSU about the best practices with communicating with your children during these tough times.

How can parents and guardians best help kids understand and process the COVID-19 pandemic? During stressful times, children – no matter what their age – want to know three basic things: Am I safe? …

05/11/2020

Often times we think we need to completely change what we are eating to be healthier. Usually though, we can just make some quick swaps to add more nutrients to your meal. A great example is using whole wheat or oat flour to make pancakes instead of white flour. Equally yummy, and way more nutritious. 😍

05/10/2020

Happy Mother's Day! 🧡We hope you all get a chance to show your mama some love today. Thank you to all the hard working moms out there, we appreciate everything you do.

05/10/2020

Coronavirus (COVID-19) Resources You Can Use | Voices for Healthy Kids

Voices for Healthy Kids has put together a helpful list of resources for kids, advocates, schools, early care & education centers, parents and more. Check it out!

Voices for Healthy Kids is fortunate to be connected to many great organizations on the front lines of helping individuals and communities manage through the coronavirus.

05/08/2020

Need some fun plans this weekend with the family? Check out these awesome Beaver puzzles!

Run out of puzzles to do as a family? We've got you covered.

Download here and have fun ➡️ beav.es/puzzles

05/07/2020

Staying Healthy with Anthony Newman : How to find free school meals in Oregon

Check out this video from the Oregon Dairy and Nutrition Council about finding free meals for kids ages 1-18.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=q6fTu17r5r4&feature=youtu.be

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05/06/2020

Food Security

The Human Services Resource Center - Oregon State University is still here to help this term to help support better food security for students and members of the community.

Resources include:
-help applying for SNAP,
-campus food pantry,
-laptop and calculator loans,
-basic needs navigation and emergency housing,
-textbook lending
-healthy food boxes and meal bags

Check out the link to plug into these resources:
https://studentlife.oregonstate.edu/hsrc/food-security

... or eating enough. Unfortunately, too many OSU students are stressed about where their next meal will come from. Each year, thousands of students apply for Food Assistance funds, hundreds visit the HSRC Food Pantry and many more are looking forward to events on campus where they can snag free foo...

05/05/2020

Dam Good Self Care 30 Day Challenge

May is Mental Health Awareness Month! To celebrate, we challenge you to take on the Dam Good Self Care 30 Day Challenge! Start anytime and go at your own pace! https://counseling.oregonstate.edu/main/dam-good-self-care-30-day-challenge

Take the challenge and try a variety of activities aimed to help reduce your stress, retrain your brain to see the positive and ramp up your self-care. Start anytime, go at your own pace and feel free to look ahead! Make sure to access the challenges while logged into your OSU google account. They w...

05/05/2020

Join our Cloud HD Video Meeting now

We are officially halfway through Spring term here at OSU and we want to remind you that self care is essential in these times. Counseling and Psychological Services - CAPS at Oregon State University offers drop-in meditation and we believe it is a great option for a moment of self care.

"Try a different 15 minute guided meditation session every Tuesday and Wednesday @ 3 p.m. on Zoom.
Visit https://oregonstate.zoom.us/j/207246816 to access each session. No experience necessary! All are welcome!

Benefits of mediation include: Stress Reduction, Better Sleep, Sharper Concentration, Anxiety Management & Happier Relationships."

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05/04/2020

Camp Assistant — Camp Promise

Summer job alert!

Camp Promise is actively seeking a highly motivated, resourceful, and responsible go-getter to join their team as Camp Assistant. Apply by MONDAY, MAY 18TH!

The mission of Camp Promise is to provide a barrier-free, weeklong overnight camp for kids, teens, and adults with muscular dystrophy or select neuromuscular diseases—regardless of age, capability, or ability to pay.

Find out more information and how to apply here:
https://www.camppromise.org/hiring/campassistant

Camp Promise is actively seeking a highly motivated, resourceful, and responsible go-getter to join our team as Camp Assistant. This role will work with the Camp leadership team, which includes Camp Directors and an additional Camp Assistant. The person selected will learn about the applied and admi...

05/03/2020

Activity Videos

The folks at the College of Public Health & Human Sciences - Oregon State University Family and Community Health Extension created award-winning lessons for children to get more exercise in school. You can use a lot of them at home too!

Check out these lessons below:
https://extension.oregonstate.edu/bepa/activity-videos

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05/02/2020

This Therapy ‘Dogtor’ is Delivering Thousands of ‘Hero Healing Kits’ to Hospital Workers on the Frontlines

https://www.goodnewsnetwork.org/dogtor-delivering-hero-healing-kits-to-hospital-workers/

Check out this inspiring article about a dog and her owner who are supporting hospital workers with care packages. We hope this puts a smile on your face!🐶

This therapy Rottweiler and her devoted handler have been collecting lotions, chapsticks, and boxes of tea for healthcare workers on the COVID frontlines.

05/01/2020

VMock - Career Acceleration Platform

Submit your resume to Vmock today to be entered to win a gift bag from the Career Development Center! Your resume will improve and you can win free stuff too!

https://www.vmock.com/oregonstate?lor=1&utm_source=mass_mailer&utm_medium=email&utm_content=574736&utm_campaign=uni_targeted_emails

Over the last decade, VMock has become the destination for students and professionals globally as they navigate complex job markets and get ready to put their best foot forward.

04/30/2020

Health at Home | Parent & Educator Resources

Hey parents and educators! CATCH has a great educational resource for you to use for your kids or students. They have set up a Google Classroom to provide you with free and easy access to several of CATCH's evidence-based health, nutrition, and physical education materials.

Included:
- Physical Activities,
- Activity Breaks
- Family Health and Nutrition.

To take advantage of this amazing resource, click the link below:
https://www.catch.org/pages/health-at-home

04/28/2020

There seems to be a lot of buzz going around about the effectiveness of vitamin C in the treatment of Covid-19.

The Linus Pauling Institute has the latest, important research and information for you here:
https://lpi.oregonstate.edu/COVID19/IV-VitaminC-virus

04/25/2020

The Corvallis Albany Farmers Market is officially open! They are launching an online pre-order option in May to keep your safe and healthy during their Saturday market. They need our help to keep this option possible for the community. Check out their post for more information about how to support their fundraiser.

Be sure to stop by the market on Saturdays from 9 am- 1 pm! They have proper social distancing precautions so check their website for more information:

http://locallygrown.org/home/keeping-markets-safe-for-everyone/

We love supporting our local farmers and businesses.
Thank you for making it all possible, Corvallis-Albany Farmers' Markets!

We have exciting news!
You may have noticed our markets are working VERY hard to bring you fresh local foods in the safest manner possible.
We are about to take the next step...well, more like a LARGE LEAP!
CAFM will be launching an ONLINE PREORDER MARKETPLACE in May! What does this mean? You will be able to shop from home, pay from home and pick up at the market! This is one more way to speed your shopping, reduce contact and enjoy a safer market experience.
Today we are beginning the fundraising phase to support operational costs. To learn more about how the program will work, and to contribute, please go here http://locallygrown.org/home/help-cafm-launch-an-online-preorder-marketplace/
Already know you want to donate and just need to get it done? Text “CAFM” to 202-858-1233.
Thank you so much for the support you are showing for the markets. We are doing our best to adapt to stay safe and stay open! We thank you for adapting with us. ❤️
(Oh, and it’s Earth Day today! What an appropriate day to think about our local farms and food producers. 🌎)