“I am a public school teacher. I have taught first and third grade. In each grade level, SNAP-Ed has made tremendous contributions to our school and our students. Mrs. Ginger routinely visits our school. She has visited dressed in full costume as the “Cat in the Hat” during Read Across America week to share a…
“Although I am retired, I work part time as a reading interventionist at Parrish Elementary/Middle School in Alabama. Year after year, I see first hand how much Snap-Ed positively impacts students’ attitude towards fresh food (fruits and vegetables). Not only are kids amazed that there is more to food production than just purchasing at the…
“Ginger encourages educators to grow & learn. She told me & my coworker about AG in the Classroom and helped us apply for a grant!!! The information we learned will help students for years to come!!!“
“The Live Well Alabama program from the Alabama Cooperative Extension System – Auburn University is a wonderful community outreach tool that helps children and adults learn about good nutrition and the benefits of physical activity. The Food Smarts Kids Workbook and the Creekline Junior Trailkeepers Activity Passport provide engaging activities that I use with my…
“After a program on smoothies in my kindergarten classroom, I have really thought more about what goes into our foods. The students loved the lesson and so did I. I could do better about eating more vegetables, myself, and seeing how you can add them into delicious smoothies was a good reminder how easy it…
“I am the site director of two non-profits. One is an educational program and the other is a poverty program. Both programs have partnered with SNAP- ED to help our community. The educational programs have been something we can directly apply to curricular needs of our students toward their high school diplomas while learning valuable…
“SNAP-Ed brought vital healthy tips for grocery shopping, snacking, and cooking ideas. This allowed me to share with my kiddos, family and friends the things I was learning along the way. It got me excited again to try to do better about what I’m putting into my body. The instructor was kind, patient, and encouraging…
“SNAP-Ed through the Growing Together Nebraska project, coordinates two grant funded gardens, run by volunteers. Over 100 volunteers are engaged in this project each summer. A community member saw the Cooperative Learning Garden needed a new tiller. Because of SNAP-Ed community engagement, this volunteer was connected to this project and independently organized a fundraiser to…
“I oversee curriculum and instruction in the Lincoln Public Schools Health Education programming. We have partnered with local SNAP-Ed Nutrition Educators over the past decade to provide incredible Nutrition Education to over 18,000 students annually at grades K-5. The funding provided through SNAP-Ed allows the scope of our instruction to reach all students in our…
“I manage a kids’ community garden in North Omaha. 40% of the children living in this area food insecure. Our garden is part of The Hope Center for Kids, a non-profit safe after-school and summer program where children and youth can take part in academic support, youth development, faith-based learning and receive a heal meal every…
