'A lot of [kids] came to us with no words, or they didn't have the social skills to play with people, a lot of them are leaving now with words, and they are better prepared to play with children when they go on to school.' -Kaitlin, Teacher, Early Learning

THIS SATURDAY! Our friends at e4c are holding a COMMUNITY CONNECT: FINANCIAL RESOURCE SUPER CLINIC at the Stanley A. Milner Library from 10:30 am to 3:30 pm. WALK-INS ONLY!

See image for available services. Thank YOU! #yeg #edmonton #yeg foodbank #feedyeg e4c epldotca

'[Play] actually impacts the development of their brain- communication and learning how to play with peers, sharing toys, language, everything. The work the staff does with these kids is amazing.' Jennifer, Site Manager, Early Learning

#e4c #e4c earlylearning #play #education

Friendly reminder to our community, our office will be closed on Friday, March 29th and Monday, April 1st for the long weekend.

If you are in need of immediate supports, please call 2-1-1.

Have a healthy and safe long weekend! Regular hours will resume on Tuesday!

Did you know?

#yeg #nutritionmonth #schoolnutritionprogram #e4csnp

Friday Challenge: What is the first word you can spot in our Nutrition Month word find?
Reply!

#NutritionMonth #Friday # Yeg

You can help Feed Oil Country and support our School Nutrition Program by purchasing a ticket to tonight’s 50/50 thanks to the Oilers Foundation! Get your tix here: 5050oilers.myshopify.com

Not only does drinking water help keep your brain sharp, but it also helps regulate your core temperature, transports nutrients through your body, flushes toxins and waste away, and keeps your metabolism in check.

#e4c #yegnonprofit #water #stayhydrated

What are your favourite healthy foods?

#yeg #fruits #vegetables #CanadaFoodGuide #e4c #schoolnutrition #nutritionmonth #healthyfood #nonprofit

Creativity in the kitchen is one of the greatest skills you can have. With the rising cost of food prices, there are times when we have to adapt our recipes to lower the costs of meals.
Can we change recipes to use items already at home? Ingredients on sale?

What are your tips?

Did you know that The Hallway Cafe also offers catering? The team of youth and Chefs work together to create nutritious and creative menus for any event!

#yeg #TheHallwayCafe #yeg dt #nutritionmonth

Meal planning can be a great way to prepare for the week. Not only does it keep you organized, it's also a fantastic way to make sure your meals are balanced. You can also minimize any food waste by getting creative with leftovers!

Nutrition Month is about more than just how to fuel your body, but also how you move your body! 
Need a challenge? See how many steps you can get in one week, or how many times you move your body. Then try for a higher number next week!

To support the journeys of those that we walk with, please visit:
e4calberta.org/donate/
💚

#endingpoverty #e4c #yegnonprofit

Did you know?

Recently, the School Nutrition Program pivoted towards serving a morning meal to start students day with a full belly.

The result?
Kids are able to focus on learning right away and have the energy they need to succeed!

When cooking for a balanced diet, it's important to supplement meals with sources of protein and whole grains.

Calling all coffee lovers! 

Add a top-up donation of $3.75 when you visit The Hallway Café to provide a meal for a student in the School Nutrition Program!

This opportunity runs all March long!

#nutritionmonth #yeg #TheHallwayCafe

Fruits and vegetables are prominently featured in the Canada Food Guide for a reason- these delicious dietary essentials bring a variety of colour to your plate in addition to the vitamins, minerals, and dietary fibre that your body needs!

Happy #InternationalWomensDay2024 !
Today we celebrate the contributions of women in our organization, community and beyond. Let's continue to break down barriers and build an equitable and inclusive world for all.

#InternationalWomensDay celebrates the social, economic, cultural and political achievements of women, while also calling for accelerating women's equity.
211 can connect women with programs to help support them with a variety of challenges.