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Encourage Your Customers to Participate

We can put National Family Meals Month ™ on the map by spreading the message with hashtag #familymealsmonth and encouraging your customers to raise their oven mitts in commitment to sharing one more meal at home per week.

Use hashtag #familymealsmonth to help your company get the attention and recognition it deserves. FMI will track engagement nationwide and curate content.

The following are sample posts and tweets that can be tailored to your company’s unique voice.


Sample Facebook Posts

  • Kids who eat family meals consume more fruits and vegetables. September is National Family Meals Month™ and we’re here to help your family have one more shared meal together per week. #familymealsmonth [include link to family meal specials on your website]
  • September is National Family Meals Month™. Let’s celebrate by sharing one more family meal per week! Kids who eat with their families regularly are better nourished, have lower rates of obesity and do better in school. Easy A for family meals! #familymealsmonth
  • Busy schedules make family meal times challenging. September is National Family Meals Month™ so Raise Your Mitt to Commit™ to one more family meal per week - breakfast, lunch, dinner or snack time. Find solutions at: [link to resources, specials or recipes on your website] #familymealsmonth
  • September is National Family Meals Month™. Make it easy and have one more shared meal. Pick up a rotisserie chicken and fresh or frozen veggies and your meal is complete. #familymealsmonth
  • It’s National Family Meals Month™. Raise your oven mitt to commit to one more shared meal occasion. Make breakfast, lunch, dinner, snacks, appetizers or late night munchies to enjoy with your family. We have what you need. #familymealsmonth
  • When the clock strikes 4pm do you know what you’re having for dinner? You’re not alone. It’s National Family Meals Month™. Stop in and we’ll make it easy for you. Pick up a prepared meal made fresh by our supermarket chef or visit the deli to grab and go a family sandwich night. (link to prepared meal specials) #familymealsmonth
  • Celebrate National Family Meals Month™. Pick up all your favorite pizza ingredients and make your own pizzas at home with your kids (link to specials or pizza recipes) #familymealsmonth
  • What’s your favorite family meal memory from childhood? Celebrate National Family Meals Month™ and create memories with your family. Make your kids’ favorite meal. Make breakfast for dinner. Pack a sack lunch dinner. Have a picnic in your family room. #familymealsmonth
  • September is National Family Meals Month™. Make memories around your kitchen table. Here are some family meal specials this week (link to sales) #familymealsmonth
  • Make meals and memories during National Family Meals Month™. Raise Your Mitt to Commit™ to one more shared family meal this week. We’ve got the ingredients to help you. (link to easy family meal recipes) #familymealsmonth
  • What’s for dinner tonight? Don’t stress. We have hot, delicious and healthy prepared meals waiting for you. Get your family around the table during National Family Meals Month™. We’ll do the cooking. (link to prepared meals combos and menus) #familymealsmonth
  • September is National Family Meals Month™. This month we focus on all the benefits of gathering the family around the table for a meal. We’re all busy and getting a meal on the table can be stressful. What’s your go-to family meal? Any tips? #familymealsmonth  
  • It’s National Family Meals Month™. Good things happen around the dinner table when we share a meal with family. Do you have any games you play at the dinner table? Please share! #familymealsmonth
  • Do your kids cook or help prepare meals? What do they like to make? September is National Family Meals Month™. Raise Your Mitt to Commit™ to one more family meal this week. #familymealsmonth
  • Do you have recipes where you cook once and eat twice? Please share your meal ideas that make great leftovers or second meals. September is National Family Meals Month™. Let’s help each other make it easier to gather at the table more often. #familymealsmonth
  • It’s National Family Meals Month™. Here’s a week of easy-to-make family meals (link to recipes) and specials offers to make it easier on your wallet (link to specials or coupons). #familymealsmonth
  • September is National Family Meals Month™. Need help planning easy and healthy meals for your family? Talk to our in-house dietitian and click here for more resources (link to dietitian services). #familymealsmonth
  • September is National Family Meals Month™. Our XXX family meals program is designed to make meal planning easier for you. Click here for more details. We want to help. (Link to in-house family meals program) #familymealsmonth
  • Chances are your favorite childhood memories include meals and laughter around your family table. September is National Family Meals Month™. Raise Your Mitt to Commit™ to making one more family meal this week. (link to specials) #familymealsmonth
  • It’s National Family Meals Month™. Do you need more help planning meals? Do you need easier recipes to get dinner on the table quicker? We can help. (link to planning and recipe resources on your website) #familymealsmonth
  • Your supermarket chef is busy cooking all day to help you serve a delicious and healthy meal to your family. Stop by on your way home to pick up a prepared meal. It’s quick, easy. It’s National Family Meals Month™ and we’ve got you covered #familymealsmonth
  • We believe in family meals. Research shows that home-cooked meals nourish the spirit, brain and health of all family members. And regular family meals are linked to higher grades and self-esteem for our children. What’s your favorite meal to make for your family? #familymealsmonth
  • Study: Kids who share meals with their family three or more times per week are less likely to be overweight, more likely to eat healthy foods and less likely to have eating disorders. Commit to making one more family meal this week. #familymealsmonth
  • Study: With every additional family meal shared each week, adolescents are less likely to show symptoms of depression, less likely to use drugs and less likely to engage in risky behavior. We’re here to help you get your family to the table. #familymealsmonth  
  • A recent study shows that children who grow up sharing meals as a family are more likely to exhibit positive behavior as adults, such as sharing, fairness and respect. What are your favorite family-time rituals around the table? #familymealsmonth
  • Family meals have decreased one-third in the past 20 years, but the desire is still present: 90 percent of families wish they could have more meals together. We’ve got solutions for you from grab-n-go selections to preprepped ingredients. We want to make it easier for you to gather around the table. #familymealsmonth
  • Research shows 81% of parents buy food with minimal prep time. We hear you. We’ve got grab-n-go cooked meals prepared by our chefs, pre-prepped ingredients for quick cooking and ready-to-cook options. #familymealsmonth
  • Cooking trend: Parents want less prep time and less-clean-up because time is short. It’s all about convenience. We’ve got quick and easy grab-n-go chef-made meals and lots of pre-prepped ingredients already chopped and ready for cooking. #familymealsmonth

Sample Tweets

  • Sept is National Family Meals Month™. Make it easy and pick up a prepared meal made by our chef. #familymealsmonth
  • It’s National Family Meals Month™. Share one more meal this week. Breakfast, dinner or snack time brings your family together. #familymealsmonth
  • Sept is National Family Meals Month™. Make it easy and pick up a rotisserie chicken and a veggie side and gather at the table. #familymealsmonth
  • Kids love to cook. It’s National Family Meals Month™. Gather the ingredients to make a pizza at home with your family. #familymealsmonth
  • It’s National Family Meals Month™. Raise Your Mitt to Commit™ to one more shared meal at home with your family this week. #familymealsmonth
  • Gather around the table for National Family Meals Month™. A shared meal at home with your kids creates memories. #familymealsmonth
  • What’s your favorite childhood family meal memory? Celebrate National Family Meals Month™ & create new memories. #familymealsmonth
  • Raise Your Mitt to Commit™ to one more family meal at home this week during National Family Meals Month™. #familymealsmonth
  • It’s National Family Meals Month™! Share a family breakfast at home this weekend. We’ve got all the ingredients. #familymealsmonth
  • We’ve got all the ingredients to help you make an easy family meal. Celebrate National Family Meals Month™ this week at home. #familymealsmonth
  • Shared family meals are the best. Raise Your Mitt to Commit™ to one more home-cooked meal this week. #familymealsmonth
  • What was the funniest thing that happened at school today? Ask this and other fun questions at the family table tonight. #familymealsmonth
  • Let the kids take over the kitchen tonight and make an easy family meal to celebrate National Family Meals Month™. #familymealsmonth
  • Breakfast for dinner. It’s a kid’s favorite. Let them help in the kitchen and create good memories. #familymealsmonth
  • It’s National Family Meals Month™. Set up a taco bar and have a fun shared meal. We’ve got what your need. #familymealsmonth
  • It’s National Family Meals Month™. Have fun with your kids, make Italian, Mexican or Asian dishes and celebrate with a shared meal. #familymealsmonth
  • September is National Family Meals Month™. Here are this week’s specials to help you prepare a quick meal (link) #familymealsmonth
  • Family meals matter. Raise Your Mitt to Commit™ to one more shared family meal at home this week. #familymealsmonth
  • Sept is National Family Meals Month™. Snack time is a great and easy occasion to gather your family at home. #familymealsmonth
  • What was your favorite meal growing up? Make it for your family and celebrate National Family Meals Month. #familymealsmonth
  • Shared family meals at home = LOVE. Celebrate National Family Meals Month™ with these easy recipes (link). #familymealsmonth
  • Sept is National Family Meals Month™ and back to school time. Surprise the kids with a sack lunch dinner for fun! #familymealsmonth
  • National Family Meals Month™ tip: Buy extra and save time by cooking one meal & using leftovers to create a second meal #familymealsmonth
  • National Family Meals Month™ tip: Save time & prepare several dishes on Sun. Keep them in the fridge or freezer for the week ahead #familymealsmonth
  • Celebrate National Family Meals Month™. Let the kids choose their favorite meal and have them shop and cook with you. #familymealsmonth
  • Our Chef has the perfect family meal waiting for you. Stop by to pick it up and have a shared family meal. #familymealsmonth
  • Throw a blanket on the floor at home and have a picnic with your family. We’ve got sandwich ingredients to make it easy! #familymealsmonth
  • We’re celebrating National Family Meals Month™ with these great family meal specials (link) #familymealsmonth
  • September is National Family Meals Month™. Celebrate football season with a family tailgate. Invite neighbors and share dishes #familymealsmonth
  • Shared meals can be breakfast, lunch, dinner, appetizers, after school, in the car, or snacks. Make memories at any meal. #familymealsmonth
  • We’re here to help you with your family meal solutions. Need to make quicker meals? More nutritious meals? Just ask. #familymealsmonth
  • Back to school = Back to routine. Commit to getting your family back to the table for meal. #familymealsmonth
  • Grab-n-go, ready-to-cook dishes, pre-prepped ingredients and chef-prepared meals are waiting for you to make meals easier. #familymealsmonth
  • Research shows that home-cooked meals nourish the spirit, brain and health of all family members. We’re here to help. #familymealsmonth
  • Family meals are linked to higher-grades and self-esteem, healthier eating habits and less risky behavior for our children. #familymealsmonth
  • Kids who have family meals 3x per week are less likely to be overweight and more likely to eat healthy foods. #familymealsmonth
  • Each add’l family meal shared per week, kids are less likely to show symptoms of depression and less likely to use drugs. #familymealsmonth
  • Study: Children who grow up sharing meals as a family are more likely to exhibit sharing, fairness and respect. #familymealsmonth
  • 90% of families wish they could have more meals together. We’re here to help. Commit to one more family meal this week. #familymealsmonth
  • 81% of parents buy food with minimal prep time. We hear you. Grab-n-go and pre-prepped ingredients are here for you. #familymealsmonth
  • Cooking trend: Parents want less prep time and less-clean-up because time is short. We’ve got quick and easy meals. #familymealsmonth
  • Family meals decreased one-third in the past 20 yrs. Here’s our planner app to help get your family back to the table. #familymealsmonth (link)
  • Need recipes to make meals faster and easier to get your family around the table? (link) #familymealsmonth

Raise Your Mitt Selfies

Use the social media ideas above for fun ways to engage customers with oven mitt selfies and socialize National Family Meals Month™ with hashtag #familymealsmonth. You can get the Raise Your Mitt To Commit™ selfies trending by sharing these few photos on social media of real families raising their mitts to commit to one more meal at home per week. You have permission to use these photos in your promotion of National Family Meals Month™.

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