“I think this program is great. I learned a lot here about nutrition here including how to look at labels and see what is in the food I am trying and if it is good for me. I think a lot of people can learn from this program. It was awesome. The recipes were also…
“We have had the SNAP- ED program come and work with our fourth grade students for many years. They teach them about healthy eating, misleading advertising, and how to stay healthy through exercise. Our students are always excited to have them come and they talk about what they have learned long after they have left….
“The SNAP-Ed program is a must! [Our educator] makes it fun, tasty and educational. I learned a lot about recycling, food storage and expiration dates. The [vouchers] are a good hook!”
“I have learned so much from Mary in the SNAP-Ed group. I eat more vegetables, fruit, whole grains and get more physical activity now then I ever had. I love all the recipes and I have made them at home for my children. I share all the new knowledge I have with my family and…
“I enjoyed this class. I learned a lot about different ways food and products are handled in comparison to what I was raised and lived with in Illinois.”
“I believe SNAP-Ed is a wonderful resource in our community. The Cornell Cooperative Extension has been a fantastic partner and a joy to work with. In doing so, we have had the opportunity to have a massive positive impact on our community and the people we support.”
“Nelson is always eager to hear the lessons I offer at the food distribution. He listens throughout my time sharing, asks questions afterwards, and contributes throughout by sharing what types of vegetables he’s incorporating into his diet. Today while I was teaching the lesson, he stopped me to show me a picture of an eggplant…
“I write this email to express my appreciation of SNAP-Ed’s nutrition program for students, including those in my fourth-grade classroom at Cumberland Head Elementary School in Beekmantown Central School District. For the second half of this school year, Alisha has presented engaging, age-appropriate information about healthy eating. A highlight of each of her visits is…
“As part of our SNAP-Ed programming in New York City, Common Threads recently led a hands-on cooking and nutrition workshop series at a public school serving a predominantly immigrant population in Queens. During one of the sessions, a 6th-grade student approached our instructor and said, “I taught my mom how to make this recipe at…
“I work in Youth Services at the Utica Public Library in Utica, NY. Our library offers SNAP-Ed programming to the public that is very popular. There is also a Community Fridge outside our department for patrons to enjoy. It is stocked with extra produce from the local Farmer’s Markets.When the fridge is filled, we watch…
