Events that Promote Student Wellness!

NOTE: Due to COVID, many of these events and activities are not available.

Annual Events

Food Service Events

Build a Rainbow at the Salad Bar to increase vegetable and fruit consumption
Celebrate and elevate the wonderful efforts school food service teams make to serve nutritious food at your school. Occurs in September, National Fruit & Vegetable Month.

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Physical Activity Events

National Walk and Bike to School Day event
Plan and implement an all-school October event providing an opportunity for school students, staff and families to increase physical activity before school.
Heart Health Month Celebrations
An all-school February event encouraging student engagement and an increase in aerobic activity for heart health.
MARCH: National Nutrition Month
National Farm to School Month​
National School Breakfast Week

Anytime Events

Walking Clubs
​Promote a weekly walk to school routine for students and staff.
Healthy Food/Drink Tastings

Contact Us

Phone: (602) 827-8200
Email: UAMaricopaNutrition@cals.arizona.edu
4341 East Broadway Road
Phoenix, Arizona 85040

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This material was funded by USDA’s Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program-SNAP. The Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) provides nutrition assistance to people with low income. It can help you buy nutritious foods for a better diet. To find out more, contact 1-800-352-8401. This institution is an equal opportunity provider and employer.