“SNAP-Ed has been an integral part of the Lacoochee Elementary School Garden club for the entire time I have been associated with the school, thirteen years. When I started volunteering at Lacoochee it was rated as a failing school. It is now a C-rated school, and I am convinced that SNAP-Ed has a played a…
“As a public librarian, I work with community members who lack access to good, healthy food as well as the education tools on how to best prepare them. SNAP-Ed has presented various times at our library over the years, via nutritional presentations, cooking workshops, meal prep classes and other topics. Families have learned how to…
“The SNAP-Ed program was a very beneficial program for my students, it provided an hands on approach to learning, knowledge of the plant cycle and nutrition. Students learned the importance of making healthy choices, where their food comes from, how to plant fruits and vegetables, making observations and share their results with classmate. The fact…
“I work directly with school aged communities in Florida, who depend on this program. I’ve seen how providing nutrition and agriculture education in the classroom and school gardens makes kids more excited about eating fresh, healthy foods. I have also seen that developing partnerships with farmers and growers who provide access to fresh produce through…
“With the guidance of Nutrition Educator Darla, our students with special needs at Achieve Center @ Richey have gained valuable skills in making healthy food choices, preparing nutritious snacks, and cultivating school gardens. Her engaging lessons have made nutrition fun, practical, and empowering.”
“SNAP-ED was beneficial for children in my Preschool class. They learned about and were encouraged to consume balanced diet, emphasizing fruits, vegetables, grains, protein, and dairy. Lessons were engaging, with opportunities to try different foods.”
“As the Green Team leader at Sally Ride Elementary, I have witnessed firsthand how your education program has transformed our school community. Our students, from kindergarten to fifth grade, are not just learning about healthy eating; they are actively engaging with it. Many of our Explorers have developed a newfound appreciation for fruits and vegetables,…
“I am a teacher in a suburban area. My students have been able to learn and enjoy the SNAP-Ed program for many years. They look forward to their lessons on nutrition each week. They use what they have learned in their daily lives. I often hear them discussing the nutrition of the foods they are…
“I am a teacher at a school that received SNAP—ED services. A nutrition and gardening expert came to our school weekly to teach my second graders about nutrition and supported us in starting a school garden. I learned just as much as the students did during these sessions. These weekly lessons got my students excited…
“I’ve been teaching SNAP Education for over 15 years. Recently I was in a drive thru and I heard a voice from the window yelling my name. It was one of my former students, who attended my SNAP ED health classes in her Elementary school. Enthusiastically she said, ‘You are going to be so proud…
