“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 cancer and infections, white/tan are high in antioxidants…The participants got to taste a diverse selection of fruits and vegetables. Bok…
“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 as they enter or leave the building and during the school day. Some of the materials purchased with the grant…
“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 beloved dishes. Thanks to the Celebrate Your Plate initiative, participants are not only enhancing their own diets but are also…
“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 shared that after trying my new healthy foods the kids are more likely to eat the foods that she offers….
“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 educational games are teaching them without them even realizing it, and they love it! I am so grateful for Heidi’s…
“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 the vernacular learned through this program throughout the year to promote healthy eating habits in the cafeteria. It does make…
“I am a Maine SNAP-Ed Nutrition Educator and hear everyday from the participants I am working with how much they enjoy programming and classes. Whether it’s the Head Start and daycare children, students in schools grades Pre-K to 12, adults or older adults they all ask if I can come back again or more when…
“I most often work with youth in a rural Central Maine town, and my SNAP-Ed classes are a constant reminder of how important it is to serve this community. I frequently receive feedback from the student’s parents about how much their kids love the cooking/nutrition education. ‘After participating in your classes, my daughter has gained…
“I have seen SNAP-Ed classes build confidence in adult cooks who have struggled with cooking healthful foods for themselves and their family. Spending time cooking in the kitchen with a nutrition educator and other adults makes trying new skills and foods approachable and achievable. This can change how a person eats and how they feed…
“The students were presented with a variety of health topics and even had the opportunity to try out fruits that they probably would have never tried.”
