5210 Let's Go!

06/22/2026

SUN Bucks is back this summer! SUN Bucks help to ensure that kids get the nutrition they need to thrive over the summer while school is out. Each eligible school-aged kid receives a one-time $120 EBT benefit to spend on groceries.
Keep an eye out for a letter in the mail! Most eligible kids will be automatically enrolled. Learn more about SUN Bucks and your child’s eligibility at https://tinyurl.com/4cav7tnk

06/20/2026

For 20 years, providers like Dr. Brian Youth have championed Let’s Go!; a trusted resource for Maine families. Dr. Youth has shared these healthy habits with families—including his own—for two decades. Hear what Let’s Go! means to him and why this work still matters today at letsgo.org/20years

06/19/2026

At Family Focus, the Hannaford Supermarkets Eat Well, Be Well grant was used for new prop boxes which include a variety of activities. Program Director Amanda Beaudette said the boxes were a great addition for the end of the school year to engage students in something new. Boxes rotate between their program locations for kids to experience different screen-free activities. It is exciting to see kids working together and learning while also having fun!

06/17/2026

🥦🎉 Happy National Eat Your Vegetables Day! 🎉🥕

Eating 5️⃣ or more fruits and vegetables each day helps give growing bodies the vitamins, minerals, and fiber they need to stay healthy, energized, and ready to learn and play. And what better way to get your servings each day than from a local farmer's market? Find one near you at: https://mainefarmersmarkets.org/market-schedule-2025-2026/

06/14/2026

The Move More Challenge is still going strong and the next game to earn a free ticket to Portland Sea Dogs is June 21! It's easy:
1️⃣ Join the Move More Challenge
2️⃣ Move 1 hour or more a day for 20+ days
3️⃣ Fuel your body!
Stay hydrated 💦 and choose nourishing foods 🫘🫐🍌that give you the energy to keep going strong - check out how Slugger does it!
letsgo.org/movemorechallenge

06/12/2026

Currently the Let's Go! program partners with 5️⃣5️⃣7️⃣ community sites (schools, early education and out-of-school programs) across Maine and Carrol County, NH. Of those sites, we have celebrated a total of 2️⃣7️⃣7️⃣ as Partners in Excellence in the 2025-26 program year! We recognize and appreciate their dedication to creating environments that support healthy behaviors for their families.

Is your site looking to be a Partner in Excellence? Learn more at Letsgo.org/community.

06/11/2026

Kids are naturally drawn to bare feet. While they seem to do this purely for enjoyment, there are actually many benefits to spending time barefoot, especially outside. With warmer weather here, check out the five great reasons to consider barefoot play outdoors this summer.

Kids naturally seem drawn to bare feet and, as it turns out, there are actually many benefits to spending time barefoot outside.

06/07/2026

Here is a great way to keep moving during the summer: The Teens to Trails Choose Outside Summer Challenge is free and runs June 15 to August 14 - open to every Maine student. Log outdoor activities over the summer, whether that's hitting a local trail, camping under the stars, or simply exploring the woods out back and have a chance to win outdoor gear through a raffle and additional prizes through a photo contest. It's a fun, easy way to build (or continue!) outdoor habits that can last a lifetime.

Maine students: earn prizes for spending time outside this summer! Join the free Choose Outside Summer Challenge, June 15–August 14, 2026.

06/05/2026

Earlier this week Carrie Gordon, HEAL Medical Director and Emily Kain, Sr. Program Manager were in DC as part of FIMCON 2026 (Food is Medicine Conference) where Emily moderated a panel session on advancing Food is Medicine in rural health. Together with panelists from Maryland and North Carolina, Emily highlighted the importance of, and strategies for, implementing FIM in rural communities. Our HEAL team has been integral in establishing Food is Medicine programs across various MaineHealth regions. We are proud of our colleagues’ work and strides they are making with these programs to support our patients with diet sensitive disease.

06/04/2026

Looking for a fun family event? Join the WinterKids team for a family trivia night at Lost Valley Ski Area on Wednesday, June 17 from 6:00–8:00 PM. Bring your crew, enjoy a great night out, and take a shot at some fun prizes—all while supporting WinterKids through 15% of food sales.