5210 Let's Go!

08/26/2026

🍎 Back to school means back to school lunch! 🥪

As families settle into new school routines, school lunch can make the day a little easier. In Maine, school meals are free for all students—saving families time and money while giving kids access to nutritious, balanced meals.

School lunch can help:
⏰ Save time on busy mornings
💰 Stretch the family food budget
🥕 Introduce kids to a variety of healthy foods
💪 Give kids the fuel they need to learn, play and grow

A healthy school day starts with healthy habits—and school lunch can be part of the routine! 🎒🍎. Good luck students!

08/25/2026

This year, our Culinary Skills for School Meals program introduced a new training pathway designed specifically for School Nutrition Directors. By giving directors the tools to better support their teams, we're helping create lasting improvements in school meal programs. Participants leave with strategies and action plans to help staff. When leaders and frontline teams grow together, everyone benefits. Full Plates Full Potential Maine School Nutrition Association

08/21/2026

This is our final week of Culinary Skills for Schools Meals this summer at Hampden Academy in Hampden. There are 19 school nutrition professionals representing 5 school districts. The way food looks plays a big role in whether a child will try it and the sandwiches & salads our participants are creating will certainly catch the attention of students! Look at the colors and appealing presentation! They’ll be asking for seconds!
Participants this week include: RSU 22 School Board, Maine School Administrative District #53, Maine Regional School Unit #19, Bangor School Department, Millinocket School Department, Regional School Unit 25 and RSU 71.
Full Plates Full Potential Maine School Nutrition Association

08/20/2026

20 years of partnership! Another shout out to an original partner - C.K. Burns Elementary School in S**o! Their commitment to Let's Go! and its mission includes an annual Exercise-a-thon where students participate in a walk with obstacles and other activities to celebrate movement! We appreciate their dedication to helping kids and families build healthy habits for 20 years. letsgo.org/20years

MaineHealth Let's Go! is celebrating 20 years of good health. Share you story to help us spread the word about healthy lifestyle choices that make a big difference.

08/19/2026

Kids at Ready Set Go Outside are having a ball on their new slides thanks to the Hannaford Supermarkets Eat Well, Be Well grant money. A covered slide allows for use year round and kids can slide with confidence while playing- demonstrating how play is important to developmental growth. "I like the twisty slide, it slows me down," said one happy child. We all could use something to slow us down and enjoy our time outdoors.

08/18/2026

Back-to-school season is a great time to reset healthy routines—including sleep! 😴📚

Getting enough quality sleep does more than help kids feel rested and ready to learn—it also plays an important role in supporting heart health.

Let’s Go! Medical Director, Carrie Gordon, MD recently spoke with WMTW-TVabout why healthy sleep routines matter and how families can help kids get back on track as the school year begins.

As families get back into school-year routines, doctors say making sure children get enough sleep can improve learning and energy while also helping protect their long-term heart health.

08/16/2026

August's Harvest of the Month is cucumber 🥒!! There are over 40 varieties of cucumbers- most are green and cylindrical but there are many varieties that range in color and shape from white and round to yellow and spiny. Cucumbers are a great summer vegetable for hot summer days. They're a great source of potassium, vitamin C, and folic acid. Eating cucumbers as part of a nutrient rich diet can help prevent illness and disease. Check out this great recipe! Crisp & refreshing anytime of the year!

This classic cucumber salad is a blend of sliced cucumbers, red onion and fresh dill, all tossed together in a sweet and tangy dressing.

08/15/2026

No stress, just vibes 😎 It’s Relaxation Day! Take a breather and recharge. 💆‍♂️☀️ Even if its only for 5 minutes.

08/14/2026

It’s the third week of Culinary Skills for School Meals trainings at Edward Little High School in Auburn and our 24 school nutrition professionals, from 13 school districts, are cooking up some great grains. Did you know? At least 80% of the grains served in school meals must be whole grain-rich. Kids won’t know the difference with these delicious recipes but they’ll love eating them! This weeks participants include: Auburn School Department - Maine, MSAD 55 S**opee Valley Schools, MSAD 72 School Nutrition Program Winthrop Public Schools, Windham Raymond School Nutrition Program, MSAD 15, MSAD 52, Regional School Unit No. 10, RSU 56, RSU4, Lisbon School District and RSU 61.

Full Plates Full Potential Maine School Nutrition Association

08/07/2026

Summer is in full swing ⚾! If your kids have been moving 1 hour or more a day for 20+ days they can still earn a free ticket to Portland Sea Dogs game on August 20th! Tickets are available until August 18th. Movement doesn't have to be a full hour but can be broken out during the day. Summer activities make it easy - running on the beach, playing on the playground, swimming, gardening, it all counts as movement! FMI: letsgo.org/movemorechallenge