Purpose
To develop sustainable strategies that encourages the population of Crow Wing County to make healthy choices.
General Desired Outcomes
Increase access to healthy food choices.
- Increase active living opportunities and active lifestyles.
- Promote and support healthy environments.
The Healthy Choices Goal Group meets the first Tuesday of the month from 7:30-9am. To get involved with this Goal Group please contact co-chairs Mark Ostgarden mostgarden@ci.brainerd.mn.us or Joanna Collins jcollins@blymca.org
Identified Focus Areas
Aging Coalition
Approaches: Meet regularly to develop and promote health and wellness options for the aging population in Crow Wing County. Click to download PDF with detailed information about The Guiding Principles. Aging Coalition Guiding Principles
Food Resources
University of Minnesota Extension’s SNAP-Ed program makes the healthy choice the easy choice for Minnesotans with limited financial resources.
Learn About Food Resources in Crow Wing County»
Healthy School Food Day
Approaches: Healthy Concessions, Vending machines, Farm to school, School gardens.
View this child-friendly clip
Discover healthy ideas for Breakfast»
Active School Day
Approaches: Active Recess, Before and after school activity, PE curriculum, Safe Route to School
Read about Brainerd Dispatch article about active classrooms
Healthy Food In The Community
Approaches: Food Shelves
Farmer’s Market availability & possible EBT addition, City gardens.
Healthy Eating
Crow Wing County Food Shelves
Brainerd Lakes Salvation Army Food Shelf
208 S 5th St, Brainerd | 218-829-1120 | Tues. – Fri. 9:30 a.m. – 3:30 p.m.Cuyuna Range Food Shelf
302 Cross Ave, Crosby | 218-546-7444 | 2nd & 3rd Wed. 7:30 – 9:30 a.m.Crosslake Emergency Food Shelf
34212 CR 3, Crosslake | 218-692-1004 | 1st & 3rd Fri. 9 a.m. – 12 p.m.Emily Area Food Shelf
20948 Co. Rd. #1, Emily | 218-763-3097 | 3rd Wed. 9:30 – 11 a.m. & Thurs. 5:30 – 6:30 p.m. & 1st Wed. 9:30 – 11 a.m. bread & produce onlyGarrison Area Care Givers Food Shelf
9535 Madison St., Garrison | 320-692-5399 | Tues. & Thurs. 1 – 5 p.m.Lakes Area Food Shelf
29280 State Hwy 371, Pequot Lakes | 218-568-8474 | Tues. & Thurs. 9 a.m. – 12 p.m.
Here are some ideas to lower your food costs»
Active Living
Approaches: Walkable & Bikeable Communities, Safe Routes to School, Project Revive.
City of Baxter Parks and trails»
City of Brainerd trails»
Cuyuna Lakes mountain bikes trails»
St. Mathias Park Trails with Heritage Walking Route highlighted SMP trail 4548 CR 121 (7-5-15)»