“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…
“Working in an inner city school I have found that the students are not educated enough on making good food choices. They also don’t have an understanding of how farming and growing fruits and vegetables is done.”
“I am the coordinator for a food pantry where SNAP-Ed provides cooking demonstrations and nutritional information each month. Our clients tell us how much they appreciate the nutritious recipes and the nutrition education from the demonstrations.”
“SNAP-Ed has helped us to offer a more rounded making healthy choices curriculum for our participants. They have helped our children learn about new foods and how to use the food they are introduced to. The children are able to take home to their families the information about how and what they tried. This encourages…
“Snap-Ed has made a real difference in Yakima County. Through our Snap-Ed funded community garden initiative, we’ve helped residents grow fresh produce, gain nutrition education, and build stronger, healthier neighborhoods. At one site, residents formed a garden committee and now run a co-op-style garden, sharing both the work and the harvest. One resident told us,…
“I am a SNAP-Ed agent in Chilton and & Bibb counties. SNAP-Ed is so important for our communities. SNAP-Ed provides valuable nutrition education that empowers both students and adults to make healthier food choices, build lifelong wellness habits, and lead more active lives. In schools, it supports children’s learning and growth through fun, age-appropriate lessons,…
“I am in my sixth year as a SNAP-Ed Nutrition Educator serving St. Clair County, Alabama. I provide 8 weeks of nutrition education in eligible schools who want to provide this as part of their school curriculum. The students learn about making healthy choices, the importance of drinking water and how being physically active impacts…
“SNAP-Ed is a crucial element in providing nutrition education in my small, rural community. Since beginning my work with SNAP-Ed, I have personally witnessed youth try new fruits and vegetables they have not tried or had an opportunity to try before. Additionally, I have witnessed remarkable growth at our local farmers market, with an increasing…
