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Promoting Healthy Families, Schools, & Communities In Gloucester County
FCHS Publications
Guide to Gloucester County Food Pantries
Food, Nutrition and Health Fact Sheets
Visions Newsletter: Health and wellness at your fingertips
The Department of Family and Community Health Sciences (FCHS), a part of Rutgers Cooperative Extension, promotes health and wellness through education, research, and collaboration with outreach in food, nutrition, food security, and healthy lifestyles.
FCHS faculty and staff work in neighborhoods throughout Gloucester County to create opportunities for people, communities, and organizations to explore how science-based knowledge can improve physical and social wellbeing.
We develop programs and initiatives that teach families, schools, and communities how to eat nutritiously, support wellness, increase physical activity, and achieve food security. We offer programs for adults and youth. Many programs are free or low-cost.
FCHS faculty and staff work with schools, businesses, and groups of all sizes. Our customized programs support Gloucester County residents in making healthy, sustainable change. We bring our programs to you and work at your site. Contact FCHS today to learn more about our services.
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Grow Healthy School
Wellness
Grow Healthy empowers schools and communities to create spaces where students can learn, play, and thrive with nutritious food, active living, and support for healthy development.
StoryTime Foods
Storytime Foods combines fun reading, games, and food tastings to teach Preschoolers about healthy eating and becoming more active.
Eat. Sleep. Thrive.
Schedule our interactive lectures and learn how everyday foods like chocolate, tea, and veggies can boost your health. Or learn how to build a better night’s sleep, a healthier gut microbiome, or beverage. Great programs for clubs, organizations, businesses, or any group looking for tips to incorporate wellness into a busy lifestyle!
Power Up Your Pantry
Power Up Your Pantry helps food pantries make healthy choices easier by partnering with staff to create welcoming spaces that promote nutritious options and support community well-being.
Working with People with Disabilities
Learn how to connect, communicate, and create inclusive experiences with Skillfully Working with People with Disabilities, our online training for professionals & volunteers who works with adults & children with IDD.
The Brain Health Partnership
Get the facts and support you need. Learn about Alzheimer’s, dementia, and care strategies through this FCHS partnership with the Alzheimer’s Association®.