By Johanna Hicks, Texas AgriLife Extension Agent, Family & Community Health Agent, Hopkins County, [email protected]
Now that we know who will be playing in the Super Bowl, be part of something greater by making an impact on people’s lives! Our Hopkins County 4-H Clubs are teaming up with tacklehunger.org to inspire every household that watches (or has watched) an NFL game to donate just 1 food item. If you watched a pre-play-off game, a play-off game, or plan to watch the Super Bowl, you are challenged to participate! That would provide enough food to feed many people for a long time. All foods that are donated will stay in Hopkins County. Monetary contributions will also be accepted.
There are four drop-off stations: Hopkins County Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Office, 1200 West Houston St., Sulphur Springs; Sulphur Springs High School; Alliance Bank, Sulphur Springs; and the Sulphur Springs News Telegram. Several food items have been brought to the Extension Office, but we are hoping for much more. Our County 4-H Council members will be bringing food items to the Feb. 7 meeting, so they are leading by example. Out goal is to top the previous donation of 253 pounds of food, and with your help, we can do it! Approximately 21% of the children in Hopkins County are living in poverty, and 23% of adults under the age of 25 are uninsured, so there is a definite need!
Food items will be collected through Feb. 14, and delivered to local agencies on Feb. 15 for distribution to clientele. Help us make this year’s event a huge success!
Do Well, Be Well with Diabetes Reminder
We still have a few remaining seats for the 2022 “Do Well, Be Well with Diabetes” series, scheduled for Feb. 14, 17, 21, 24, and 28. This series covers self-management, diabetes medicines, physical activity, meal planning, and much more. If you have diabetes or know someone who could benefit from attending this series, don’t hesitate to reach out by calling 903-885-3443. Sessions will be held at 1:30 p.m. at the Hopkins County Extension Office. A small one-time fee of $20, payable at the first session, will cover materials, refreshments, door prizes, and top-notch presenters.
Closing Thought
A sympathetic heart is like a spring of pure water bursting forth from the mountain side. – Anonymous
