Maine Testimonials
Middle School Student Cooks for Family
"Middle school students who attended a SNAP-Ed Teen Cuisine class in Hawkins County in east Tennessee enjoyed the lesson on making fresh salsa, where they discussed proper measuring techniques, the use of fresh herbs, food
Daughter Shares Knowledge with Parents
"My daughter gained so much more confidence to make healthy snacks in the kitchen. She is more knowledgeable after the course and even teaches us (her parents) about good food to fuel our bodies! We
Maine SNAP-Ed Implementer
"I've been a SNAP-Ed Nutrition Educator for 4.5 years now, and I've seen first-hand the impact SNAP-Ed has. SNAP-Ed changes peoples' perspective on healthy eating. I've seen it replace overwhelm and doubt with confidence. People
Maine Adult Education Program
"Each semester our Adult Education program hosts a Maine SNAP-Ed Nutrition Educator to teach Cooking Matters™ classes to our community. We serve 11 mostly rural Maine towns across Cumberland and Oxford counties, and for many
Teen Center in Maine
"As the coordinator of the South End Teen Center in Waterville, Maine, I’ve seen firsthand how SNAP-Ed helps bridge the gap for youth and families facing food insecurity. Through our partnership, teens have learned to
Youth and Adult Athletes with Disabilities
"I work at the Alfond Youth and Community Center (AYCC) in Waterville, Maine as the Unified Champion Club (UCC) Coordinator. This is a free program overseen by Special Olympics Maine and has the host site
First Grade Teacher
"I have had the opportunity to have Snap-Ed come into my first grade classroom every month for the past several years! My students get so excited to try new fruit and vegetables! The lessons are
Rural Nutrition Education
"My name is Otis, and I work for Maine Snap-Ed in a rural county called Aroostook County or the 'Crown' of Maine. I was born and raised in this area, so teaching here has been
Maine Farmer
"As a nutrition educator I have had the opportunity to watch children cheer for vegetables they have never had the opportunity to try before, older adults try yoghurt for the first time and fall in