LEONARDTOWN, MD (March 14, 2016) – The Healthy Eating & Active Living (HEAL) action team of the Healthy St. Mary’s Partnership invites the community to participate in a Healthy Food Drive to support our local food pantries. The Healthy Food Drive will take place at the 33rd Annual Easter Egg Festival, organized by the St. Mary’s County Department of Recreation and Parks, on Saturday, March 19 from 12:00 – 4:00 p.m. at the St. Mary’s County Fairgrounds. Healthy food donations include canned or non-perishable items, such as canned goods that are low sodium or have no added sugars, and whole grain and high fiber food products, such as whole-grain pasta, brown rice, and cereals. Any local pantries that would like to sign up to be on the distribution list should contact Jenna Mulliken at jenna.mulliken@maryland.gov. For more information about the Annual Easter Egg Festival, please visit www.stmarysmd.com/recreate/easter.
Healthy Eating and Active Living are essential in the prevention and control of chronic diseases like diabetes, cancer, heart disease, and high blood pressure. These chronic diseases contribute to the leading causes of death nationally and here in St. Mary’s County. The Healthy Eating and Active Living (HEAL) action team of the Healthy St. Mary’s Partnership brings together community organizations and residents to coordinate local action around healthy eating and active living. Joining the Healthy St. Mary’s Partnership is free and new members are always welcome. Please visit www.healthystmarys.com for information on membership or activities.
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