“Luke requested different apple types after trying a variety with the SNAP-Ed program. He was excited every time he came home with a taster award because he always seemed to be willing to try everything and liked it! This program has really helped Luke with trying new foods even if it’s just one little bite,…
“One day after a SNAP-Ed lesson at her school my daughter asked me if I could make her something with corn because she had it in class and said it was good. She was a big fan of the beans that she tried. Every time she came home with a taster award she would show…
“The parents enjoyed receiving the paper (taster awards) that shared the new food their child tried and whether or not they liked it. They were often surprised that their child tried it, because they don’t typically eat those foods at home. They also expressed their appreciation for the opportunity for their child to try these…
“I live in Helena, Montana and have had the opportunity to work with SNAP-Ed through both a District Wellness Committee and the Kids Nutrition Coalition. Having SNAP Education at the qualifying schools in our community makes a true difference in kids learning about food, understanding where food comes from, and creating good eating habits that…
“We work directly with the SNAP Educators on the Flathead Indian Reservation in Montana. They go over and above to support local and statewide partners for students to receive fresh, quality food at school and have consistent nutrition education in the classroom. It is these two Educators that launched cooking classes for older teens where…
“Emergency Food Sites, which include Food Banks and Food Pantries, play a crucial role for Virginians facing food insecurity to obtain food for themselves and their family’s needs. They serve also as a community connection setting to obtain various other resources on benefits, health, and other social needs. Within Virginia, the Virginia Federation of Food…
“At the Jon Henry General Store in New Market, Virginia you’ll find SNAP Ed Agent Kelsey providing hands-on, in store education to shoppers once a week. Through a long partnership with SNAP Ed, the store displays evidence-based information, signage and recipes to educate their customers. As a rural independent grocer, Jon doesn’t have access to…
“For 5 years, SNAP Ed agent Andrea has been a fixture at the Abingdon Farmers Market on Tuesday afternoons. Andrea runs the market’s Kid Bucks program, which is sponsored by a local Pediatrics group. During the summer months when kids are out of school, Andrea provides a different lesson each week to teach kids about…
“Cabbage, brussels sprouts, bok choy… Foods often categorized as child-unfriendly. A San Juan County SNAP-Ed educator had a mind to test that notion at Park Avenue Elementary, where she was able to join the science block for each class of 4th graders. Her access to science classes was thanks to her choice of curriculum: OrganWise…
“One Albuquerque mother, already capable of handling multiple sport schedules and a full-time job as a teacher, reached out to SNAP-Ed to see how else she could improve her family’s well-being. She was keen to shake her habit of picking up fast food when her evening time was scarce. SNAP-Ed responded with the Create Better…
