September is National Family Meals Month™, a nationwide event designed to share the health benefits of family meals for children and adults alike. The campaign encourages families to commit to sharing at least one more family meal at home per week, and the Back-to-School season is a great time for this!

According to the FMI Foundation, regular family meals are linked to higher grades, higher self-esteem and healthier eating habits for children. Family meals can also positively impact the health and well-being of the entire family!

As you review your family meal habits, we encourage you to look through the Thinking Outside The Box meal solutions on our website. These dietitian-approved resources provide nutrition education, as well as tips on how to make more meals at home simply and economically.

Stateside commissaries are offering extra savings on everyday products during our Hometown Heroes Fall Sidewalk Sales event!

Weather permitting, each of these commissaries is holding a sidewalk sale ranging from two to five days long during the month of September, with sales ending by Oct. 1.

You can visit our website to view the full schedule and check your local store's page for any additional details.