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• Happy Holidays! During the holiday season this year, try this quick-to-fix, hot and healthy main dish (recipe for glazed pork and sweet potatoes). Find out what older adults are talking about! The Kansas Food Assistance Program provides extra money to eligible seniors for food. Call 888-369-4777 to find out if you qualify for food assistance. – December 2006
• Give Thanks: A poem + Turkey Talk: Tips for serving safe turkey. Did you know? Extra grocery money is available to help during the holidays and all year ‘round. Call 888-369-4777 to find out if you qualify for food assistance. – November 2006
• The Great Pumpkin! Ideas for using fresh pumpkins – October 2006
• Keep on Moving: Swing Your Partner and Circle ‘Round: An active lifestyle has many health benefits for people of all ages – September 2006
• Tropical Treats: Enjoy the recipe for a Fruity Banana Split. The Kansas Food Assistance Program can help people of any age with low income buy nutritious foods for a better diet. To find out more, contact the Kansas SRS Service Center – August 2006
• Red, white and blue: Enjoy the recipe for a Berry American Cake. Celebrate our nation’s Independence Day with a few history tidbits. Did you know? The Food Assistance Program promotes health, nutrition and independence for older adults – July 2006
• Fresh from the Farm: Farmers’ Markets; What’s in Season? – June 2006
• Good Eating for Health and Independence: Contact the Food Assistance Program, Heartland SHARE, Senior Dining Centers, and Food Banks – May 2006
• Tap into your resources. Vision card: Make a difference, spread the word. If you are an adult age 60 or older with a small income and have few assets, there may be money and other resources waiting for you! The Kansas Food Assistance Program helps people buy the food they need for good health. Answer the questions shown to find out if you may qualify. If you answer yes, call for additional information. It’s confidential – April 2006
• The Power of Nutrition ... March is National Nutrition Month: Benefits of eating right, a MyPyramid Puzzle, and a food riddle – March 2006
• Your “Pearly Whites”: Take care of your teeth, gums, health – and smile! Gum disease facts and Dental health tips – February 2006
• Enter 2006: A New Year. Eating healthfully will give you benefits today and in the future. Easy tips for health – January 2006
• A letter to members of your community this holiday season thanking them for helping and being involved. With rising costs, buying food can be difficult for some older adults. Give the gift of knowledge this year and help spread the word about food assistance. – December 2005
• The Good Food News stories: Make a difference by being a volunteer (and when you do, you can buy a Heartland SHARE); Eat Better for greater independence – November 2005
• To your good health! Prescription for mental health, any time, any where: Suggestions for when you need help with stress – October 2005
• Great whole grains! Why make half your grains whole? The many types of whole grains. Kansas is the breadbasket of the world – September 2005
• Cool down with fluids and a word find puzzle – August 2005
• For Good Health: 13 Tips and a Summertime word double puzzle – July 2005
• What’s Cooking? Safe food for outdoor fun and a chili bean dip recipe – June 2005
• For healthy bones, get plenty of calcium, vitamin D and physical activity – May 2005
• Invest in yourself and reap dividends in better health – April 2005
• Help celebrate national nutrition month with a word search game – March 2005
• Healthy Hearts--eating tips for senior adults & signs of a heart attack – February 2005
• Start your year off right with these healthy tips – January 2005
• Eat Smart Away From Home – December 2004
• Recipe for Better Sleep –  November 2004
• Enjoy fall fruits and vegetables and a casserole recipe – October 2004
• 100 calories to halt weight gain – September 2004
• An active lifestyle for health – August 2004
• Drink enough fluids every day and protect against the sun – July 2004
• Try shopping at farmers’ markets and a fun breakfast recipe – June 2004
• What is their secret? Lifestyle choices for high vitality –  May 2004
• Fruits and Vegetables: How and why to eat more – April 2004
• Food Guide Pyramid for older adults – March 2004
• Recipe for Happiness – February 2004

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• Happy Holidays! The Kansas Food Assistance Program helps people of all ages buy foods they need to stay healthy and independent, even during the holiday season. Vision card benefits can also be used to enjoy a meal at your local Senior Center. For more information, please call the SRS Service Center, 888-369-4777 – December 2006
• Help your family, friends and neighbors. Tell them that food assistance is available for senior adults who qualify. For information, call the Kansas SRS Service Center toll free at 888-369-4777 Did you know? The Food Assistance Program is helpful for older adults in need – December 2006
• Did you know? Extra grocery money is available to help during the holidays and all year ‘round. Call 888-369-4777 to find out if you qualify for food assistance. – November 2006
• Make a difference. Get involved. Spread the word. Ask how you can help make food assistance more available to older adults in need. Did you know? Food Assistance Program benefits are now received on an electronic debit card, known as the Vision Card in Kansas. Call the Kansas SRS Service Center, 888-369-4777 – October 2006
• Did you know? An active lifestyle has many health benefits for people of all ages. Moderate physical activity, such as dance, swimming, walking or gardening, and nutritious meals will strengthen muscles and bones, increase range of motion, and lower blood pressure and cholesterol. Remember to talk with your doctor about your physical activity. For information about food assistance, call the Kansas SRS Service Center, 888-369-4777 – September 2006
• Did you know? The Kansas Food Assistance Program can help people of any age with low income buy nutritious foods for a better diet. To find out more, contact the Kansas SRS Service Center – August 2006
• Red, white and blue: Celebrate our nation’s Independence Day with a few history tidbits. The Food Assistance Program promotes health, nutrition and independence for older adults – July 2006
• Did you know? Farmers’ Markets offer a pleasant atmosphere to enjoy shopping and to build new friendships  – June 2006
• Do grandma or grandpa struggle to buy food? Help is available. Spread the word. Did you know? Food Assistance Program benefits are now received on an electronic debit card, known as the Vision card in Kansas – May 2006
• Tap into your resources. If you are an adult age 60 or older with a small income and have few assets, there may be money and other resources waiting for you! The Kansas Food Assistance Program helps people buy the food they need for good health. To find out if you qualify for food assistance, please call. It’s simple and confidential – April 2006
• March is National Nutrition Month! Did you know? The application for the Food Assistance Program can be started by simply signing and dating a four-page form and mailing it to your local SRS office. Call to get an application form – March 2006
• Did you know? The Food Assistance Program provides eligible older adults money on an electronic debit card to purchase groceries that can help keep your “pearly whites” healthy and beautiful – February 2006
• Eating to age “healthfully” will give you benefits today and in the future. Did you know? The Food Assistance Program promotes health and wellness  – January 2006
• Give the gift of knowledge. Spread the word about food assistance. Older adults in your community qualify. Did you know? The Food Assistance Program is helpful for older adults in need – December 2005
• Help your family, friends and neighbors. Food assistance is available for older adults. Did you know? Vision card benefits can be used for Heartland SHARE and at Senior Centers – November 2005
• Do you need help to buy groceries? Check out the Vision card. You may qualify. Did you know? The Food Assistance Program uses an electronic debit card, known as the Vision card, which helps prevent abuse and theft of benefits – October 2005
• Did you know? Eating whole grain foods each day can influence your wellness and reduce your risk of many major chronic diseases – September 2005
• The majority of Food Assistance Program participants described feeling “comfortable, relieved, hopeful or resourceful” when they applied for the program – August 2005
• Eat Better. Improve your health for greater independence. Improved health and nutrition are benefits of the food assistance program – July 2005
• Are your savings getting low? The Vision card can help you buy food. SRS staff will help you fill out food assistance paperwork over the phone or at the office. – June 2005
• Want to eat healthier? Food assistance promotes independence and provides individual food choices – May 2005
• If you are counting pennies, the Vision card can help you buy food. Benefits deactivate if not used in 90 days and the expire completely if not used in one year – April 2005
• Promote national nutrition month: Applying for food assistance can be started by sending a signed and dated 4-page form to SRS – March 2005
• The Vision Card offers privacy – February 2005
• Good nutrition can make you feel almost like a kid again – January 2005
• Healthier Fast Food Options – December 2004
• Whole grain cereals are healthful and quick and easy to eat – November 2004
• Dark leafy greens help protect health – October 2004
• Sweet potatoes are healthful and simple to prepare – September 2004
• Tomatoes are healthful and quick & easy to eat – August 2004
• Take care to drink enough fluids every day – July 2004
• Extra money to buy vegetable garden seeds – June 2004
• Omega-3 fat is beneficial to your brain – May 2004
• Healthful canned, frozen and fresh fruits & vegetables – April 2004
• Promote good health with extra grocery money – March 2004
• Help to buy foods for a well-balanced diet – February 2004

Half-page, Folded Table Tents

• Happy Holidays! The Kansas Food Assistance Program helps people of all ages buy foods they need to stay healthy and independent, even during the holiday season. Vision card benefits can also be used to enjoy a meal at your local Senior Center. For information about food assistance, please call the SRS Service Center, 888-369-4777 – December 2006
• Help your family, friends and neighbors. Tell them that food assistance is available for senior adults who qualify. For information, call the Kansas SRS Service Center toll free at 888-369-4777 Did you know? The Food Assistance Program is helpful for older adults in need – December 2006
• Did you know? Extra grocery money is available to help during the holidays and all year ‘round. Call 888-369-4777 to find out if you qualify for food assistance. – November 2006
• Make a difference. Get involved. Spread the word. Ask how you can help make food assistance more available to older adults in need. Did you know? Food Assistance Program benefits are now received on an electronic debit card, known as the Vision Card in Kansas. Call the Kansas SRS Service Center, 888-369-4777 – October 2006
• Did you know? An active lifestyle has many health benefits for people of all ages. Moderate physical activity, such as dance, swimming or gardening, and nutritious meals will strengthen muscles and bones, increase range of motion, and lower blood pressure and cholesterol. Remember to talk with your doctor about your physical activity. For information about food assistance, call the Kansas SRS Service Center, 888-369-4777 – September 2006
• Did you know? The Kansas Food Assistance Program can help people of any age with low income buy nutritious foods for a better diet. To find out more, contact the Kansas SRS Service Center – August 2006
• Red, white and blue: Celebrate our nation’s Independence Day with a few history tidbits. The Food Assistance Program promotes health, nutrition and independence for older adults – July 2006
• Did you know? Farmers’ Markets offer a pleasant atmosphere to enjoy shopping and to build new friendships  – June 2006
• Do grandma or grandpa struggle to buy food? Help is available. Spread the word. Did you know? Food Assistance Program benefits are now received on an electronic debit card, known as the Vision card in Kansas – May 2006
• Tap into your resources. If you are an adult age 60 or older with a small income and have few assets, there may be money and other resources waiting for you! The Kansas Food Assistance Program helps people buy the food they need for good health. To find out if you qualify for food assistance, please call. It’s simple and confidential – April 2006
• March is National Nutrition Month! Did you know? The application for the Food Assistance Program can be started by simply signing and dating a four-page form and mailing it to your local SRS office. Call to get an application form – March 2006
• Did you know? The Food Assistance Program provides eligible older adults money on an electronic debit card to purchase groceries that can help keep your “pearly whites” healthy and beautiful – February 2006
• Eating to age “healthfully” will give you benefits today and in the future. Did you know? The Food Assistance Program promotes health and wellness – January 2006
• Give the gift of knowledge. Spread the word about food assistance. Older adults in your community qualify. Did you know? The Food Assistance Program is helpful for older adults in need – December 2005
• Help your family, friends and neighbors. Food assistance is available for older adults. Did you know? Vision card benefits can be used for Heartland SHARE and at Senior Centers – November 2005
• Do you need help to buy groceries? Check out the Vision card. You may qualify. Did you know? The Food Assistance Program uses an electronic debit card, known as the Vision card, which helps prevent abuse and theft of benefits – October 2005
• Did you know? Eating whole grain foods each day can influence your wellness and reduce your risk of many major chronic diseases – September 2005
• The majority of Food Assistance Program participants described feeling “comfortable, relieved, hopeful or resourceful” when they applied for the program – August 2005
• Eat Better. Improve your health for greater independence. Improved health and nutrition are benefits of the food assistance program – July 2005
• Are your savings getting low? The Vision card can help you buy food. SRS staff will help you fill out food assistance paperwork over the phone or at the office. – June 2005
• Want to eat healthier? Food assistance promotes independence and provides individual food choices – May 2005
• If you are counting pennies, the Vision card can help you buy food. Benefits deactivate if not used in 90 days and the expire completely if not used in one year – April 2005
• Promote national nutrition month: Applying for food assistance can be started by sending a signed and dated 4-page form to SRS – March 2005
• The Vision Card offers privacy – February 2005
• Good nutrition can make you feel almost like a kid again – January 2005
• Healthier Fast Food Options – December 2004
• Whole grain cereals are healthful and quick and easy to eat – November 2004
• Dark leafy greens help protect health – October 2004
• Sweet potatoes are healthful and simple to prepare – September 2004
• Tomatoes are healthful and quick & easy to eat – August 2004
• Take care to drink enough fluids every day – July 2004
• Extra money to buy vegetable garden seeds – June 2004
• Omega-3 fat is beneficial to your brain – May 2004
• Healthful canned, frozen and fresh fruits & vegetables – April 2004
• Promote good health with extra grocery money – March 2004
• The Kansas Food Assistance Program Helps – February 2004

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