Senator Joanne Claybon Benson District 24, Prince George’s County | Maryland State Senate | Maryland Legislative District 24

Greater 202 Coalition

News Letters

June 2023

We are now at the end of another productive and informative year. This correspondence comes with a “bushel of hugs” and a “great BIG thanks” for everything you have done to ensure our success of 28 years. We have met new friends, received valuable information and helped in moving many projects which have enhanced our quality of life

May 2023

As we begin to view the beauty of flowers, the leaves on the trees, the planting of gardens, the signs of spring, let’s give “Thanks” for the breath of life and weather with no hurricanes or tornadoes. We are blessed beyond measure! Our coalition continues to “raise the bar” for future generations and that’s a good thing!

April 2023

This letter is “filled to the brim” with a “Great Big Hug and Thanks” for all you have done to make our coalition so successful for these 29 years. As we view the awakening of beautiful flowers and leaves, we are so grateful for the air we breathe and there are no hurricanes or tornadoes. That’s a Good Thing!

March 2023

March is truly an exciting month when the power of God and the beauty of this world unfold. Leaves appear on trees, flowers begin to blossom, gardens are planted for a great harvest, and green grass begins to grow...

February 2023

This is a month when we reflect on and celebrate the rich history and contributions of African Americans. It is a time when we must remind our children and each other about those who have helped to make this such a “Great County!”

January 2023

“I believe that Unarmed Truth and Unconditional Love will have the final say in reality,” Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr....

2023-2024 Monthly Meeting Calendar

Healthy Tips and Resources

Tips for Reducing Sodium Intake

Healthy eating is important at every age. Eat a variety of fruits, vegetables, grains, protein foods, and dairy or fortified soy alternatives. When deciding what to eat or drink, choose options that are full of nutrients and limited in added sugars, saturated fat, and sodium.

Start with these tips: Tips for Reducing Sodium Intake At the Grocery Store. Buy fresh, frozen, or canned vegetables with no salt or sauce added. The majority of sodium in our diets comes from packaged and restaurant food (not the salt shaker) as a result of food processing. Even foods that may not taste salty can be major sources of sodium. Foods with only moderate amounts of sodium, such as bread, can be major sources of sodium because they’re eaten so frequently.
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