Ohio Testimonials
Ag School Day Event in Ohio
"I have seen first had the positive impact SNAP-Ed has on children and seniors in our county. This program benefits so many in so many ways. Children loved Nutritious Foods from the Farm at our
Ohio Preschool Students
"This year, as the preschool students sit down to eat, they will identify the food on their plates and match it to which Discover MyPlate character each part of their meal belongs to. "They are
Ohio Library Kids Program
"I manage a small village library in NW Ohio and SNAP-Ed comes in a handful of times every other programming season with a series of nutritional and educational cooking/food programs. I have personally seen kids
An Ohio Recovery Council Group
"Each year, the Ross County OSU Extension Office offers a Cooking Matters series for women who are part of the Recovery Council group. The FCS Educator and SNAP-Ed Program Assistants work together to provide a
Independent Housing Manager
"I work in a HUD independent housing facility for the elderly and disabled. We have had the SNAP-Ed staff come and provide nutrition and exercise classes. This has been so helpful as it is important
New Diabetic Embraces Whole Grains
"At the beginning of session four, participants reflected on their challenge to build a better sandwich using MyPlate guidelines. One participant shared: 'I had extra money left in my budget and bought whole grain bread
Food Service Director
"On November 15th, I taught my third class in a series of three from Small Bites to the second grade classes at Nashville Elementary. This particular lesson covered foods in the protein group and the
Residential Treatment Facilities
"I taught a six class series at each of OneEighty’s residential treatment facilities: Women’s Residential Treatment Center (WRTC), and Pathway for Men. I started my schedule at WRTC and followed with Pathway. As part of
More Movement for Seniors
"During SNAP-Ed Direct Education provided by Odessa at the Golden Years Activity Center in Brown County, participants asked to play table volleyball during the lesson on reducing sedentary behavior. Odessa arranged for them to do
Ohio Pantry Partner
"Gallia County SNAP-Ed Program Assistant, Tina, prepared a packet of information to share with local food pantries. She was met by one pantry director who needed help teaching clients how to use the large amount
SNAP-Ed: A Family Affair
"The SNAP-Ed Program Assistant in Highland County, Leeanna, was surprised to hear from one of her Cooking Matters class participants how SNAP-Ed had recently impacted her family. When the mom brought her son to one
Second Grade Student
A second grader who never ate vegetables because she thought they were disgusting was encouraged to try new vegetables before our next class. One week later, she said, "I ate a salad! It had lettuce,
Second Grader
"Hey, I love peppers! I'm telling my mom to buy me some because I really love these peppers!" (Second grade student) During the next class, the student said that his mom did buy sweet peppers
Teen SNAP-Ed Student
"Teen student said, 'The recipe we made in last week's class was so good! I made it for my mom, and she loved it! You made it look a lot easier when you were cooking
Pre-K and Kinder Students in Ohio
"SNAP-Ed provides my early learners (PK and K students) with ample opportunity to explore and be exposed to healthy eating habits. The students enjoy the monthly lessons and apply their learning during lunch and breakfast
Head Start Early Childcare Program
"SNAP Ed educators partner with our Head Start program. They visit to provide interactive lessons and summer gardening with preschool children, as well as free sample days with families. Our children, families, and staff absolutely
Fourth Grade Student
"During our fruits and vegetables lesson, we had a food-tasting activity. One of the vegetables I passed out was carrots. As I was passing them out, one student told me he had never eaten a
SNAP-Ed Inspired Water Over Sugary Drinks
"One of the participants in SNAP-Ed changed from drinking sugary drinks to water after a lesson on added sugar. She stated, 'I went to the doctor and I lost four pounds, I drink water most
Adults Discover New Favorite Snack: Bok Choy!
"I delivered a six-week adult series at Help Network. My second lesson was on eating a variety of fruits and vegetables. In the session we discussed how the different colors benefit our bodies: Red-protect against
SNAP-Ed Increases Physical Activity in Schools
"In November of 2024, Portage County was awarded a PSE mini grant to assist with the implementation of our “Waterloo Wholesome Trail” PSE. The goal of the PSE was to increase the students’ physical activity
Housing Residents Share Healthy Recipes
"At a permanent supportive housing apartment complex located in the heart of Cuyahoga County, in Cleveland, Ohio, the SNAP-Ed program has motivated residents to try out new recipes as well as healthier adaptations of their
Early Childcare Students
"During an indirect SNAP-Ed sampling day, the head cook from a local Head start approached me to share how she loves all of the healthy food tastings that I bring to the preschool classes! She
Participants with Developmental Disabilities
"I work with folks with developmental disabilities, SNAP-Ed comes into our workshop and teaches our folks (in terms they get!) about nutrition and the need to add more fruits and vegetables to their diets. The
Ohio Teacher
"SNAP-ED is a great program that comes into classrooms and teaches my students about healthy eating and nutrition. Many of my students try healthy foods for the first time through this program. We also use