Have you registered your Crunch?

We are in the final days of October, but there’s still time to have your Crunch event! 

The team at Child Care Aware® of Missouri Apple Crunch event celebrated the Missouri Crunch by snacking on Golden Delicious, Jonathan and Jonagold apples while taking a few minutes to catch up with co-workers.  Staff tested there knowledge with some fun apple trivia. Did you know the Pilgrims planted the first apple trees in the United States? FYI: Jonathon apples earned the top spot as our group favorite!

You have until Friday, October 31 to register and complete your Crunch events. If your event has already taken place but hasn't been registered with the Missouri Department of Health and Senior Services’ Crunch Off website, please make sure to do so by Friday to ensure it is counted in the statewide total. 

Click here to register your program and access the 2025 Crunch Off Toolkit, which includes everything you need to pull off a successful event, even on short notice.  

• Creative activity ideas
• Tips for sourcing Missouri-grown produce
• Easy recipes to try

Want to help spread the word about healthy habits in your community? The toolkit also features a press release template to help you raise awareness about your Crunch event.

For questions, contact Lisa Lauer at the Missouri Department of Health and Senior Services at Lisa.Lauer@health.mo.gov.

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