Packing a lunch for a balanced school day
Follow these steps to help you pack a lunch for a balanced school day. This resource is available in multiple languages.
Follow these steps to help you pack a lunch for a balanced school day. This resource is available in multiple languages.
Download this toolkit, available in multiple languages, with tips on packing healthy lunches for school!
This video series is designed to help you get comfortable in the kitchen, and learn some basic food skills in 5 minutes or less.
The following websites contain useful information and resources
Nutrition Facts Table
A nutrition facts table is a great tool that can help consumers make informed food choices when grocery shopping.
Healthy eating is about enjoying a variety of fresh and wholesome foods. Supporting children to eat healthy can sustain their growing bodies, and can set them up for a lifetime of success!
Every year, the Windsor-Essex County Health Unit (WECHU) surveys the price of food items from grocery stores across the city and county. Using a survey tool called the Ontario Nutritious Food Basket (ONFB), the cost of one week’s worth of groceries is calculated.
The Windsor-Essex Food Policy Council brings together representatives from all sectors of the food system – from “grow it” to “throw it”. It aims to connect diverse people with interests in food to work together to improve the food system.
Learn about Adult Nutrition Classes available in Windsor-Essex County, including Eat4Life and You can Cook