Scholar Wellness

FOOD INSECURITY RESOURCES: 

• Feeding America Foodbank Locator: find your local foodbank by zip code
• Healthy Choices on a Budget: eating healthy doesn’t have to cost a fortune!  Here are 10 ways to save money while meal planning. 
• Budget Savvy Sample Menu: two weeks of menu ideas to make healthy, delicious meals on a budget. 
• Hunger Free America Hunger Hotline : Call 1-866-3-HUNGRY (or 1-877-8-HAMBRE for Spanish) or text 97779 with a keyword like “food” or “meals” to find nearby food assistance.
• 412 Food Rescue

• Propel Schools Pantries & Food Distribution
  • Propel Northside - Nicole Brown - Food distribution events occur bi-weekly 
  • Propel Homestead | Propel Andrew Street High School Pantry - Chanel Spaulding
  • Propel Hazelwood - Justin Peeks
  • Propel East
  • Propel McKeesport - Bessie Wilcox
  • Propel Montour - Bonita Johnson
• Allegheny County DHS Basic Needs Resource List (Food, Clothing, Furniture, etc.)

PHYSICAL WELLNESS (& NUTRITION): 

• NUTRITION
  • Healthy Tips for Picky Eaters: Don’t worry if your child has some picky eating behaviors. Picky eating behavior is common for many children. If you have concerns about your child’s growth or eating behavior, talk to your child’s doctor.
    • Kid’s Food Critic Activity: A great way to encourage your child to try new foods is to let them be a food critic!  Have them taste the food and rate it based on visual appeal, smell, taste, and texture using a scale of 1 to 5
  • HEALTHY RECIPES:
    • Slow Cooker Italian Meatball Soup 
    • Sweet Potato Casserole Bites
    • Zucchini & Chicken Pesto Lasagna
    • Apple & Date Donuts
• HEALTHY HABITS
  • Weekly Sleep Diary
• PHYSICAL ACTIVITY
  • Backyard / walk scavenger hunt
  • Propel Athletics offerings 

• Self-Regulation & Coping Strategies
• Mindful Breathing Butterfly Craft

The 8 Domains of Wellness

• Environmental & Safety: Cultivating safe, sustainable spaces that support personal and planetary well-being.

• Financial: Managing money effectively and making informed financial decisions.

• Emotional: Understanding and expressing emotions healthily while managing life’s stressors.

• Vocational: Finding fulfillment in work that aligns with your values and maintaining work-life balance.

• Spiritual: Expanding your sense of purpose and meaning through personal values and beliefs.

• Social: Building healthy relationships and a sense of connection and belonging.

• Physical: Prioritizing health through nutrition, physical activity, sleep, and informed choices.

• Intellectual: Engaging in critical thinking, creativity, and lifelong learning.