“I am a Pre- K teacher with Durham Public Schools. The students became more interested in eating better food choices. They enjoyed the stories, activities and healthy food choices. They looked forward to our DINE class. The parent information and resources were great as well. Many students are learning how to prepare healthy snacks at…
“As a teacher, I’ve truly seen the difference that the DINE nutrition program has made in my students. They’ve become more aware of where their food comes from, how it’s grown, and the importance of choosing foods from all the different food groups. It’s been wonderful to watch them get excited about trying new fruits…
“Our garden worked with DINE to create a picture-based recipe book that did not require literate reading to use. It featured vegetables we grow in the garden so community members coming to the pantries we partner with could learn how to prepare unfamiliar vegetables. It was very popular with our community neighbors and other pantries….
“We first discovered the DINE program in 2014 when my oldest started kindergarten. As a volunteer in the classes, I gained invaluable skills for preparing quick, nutritious meals and creative snacks for my children. The program encouraged me to think outside the box and make food fun for the whole family. I also deeply appreciated…
“I have a group of young adults with different abilities that are taught on nutrition– This has been life changing for many of my individuals including myself. There is such a need for this program I am so grateful we get to be a part of. I would even love to see an expansion in…
“I work for Scioto Paint Valley Mental Health Center and on Wednesday, our afternoon group of clients who reside in the community that has their own housing are being taught how to cook healthy meals, how to read labels, how to plant a garden, being able to actively shown how to make healthy meals and…
“I am a Resident Service Coordinator with Avesta Housing and work with our affordable housing residents to provide education & community engagement activities that create a more fulfilling and empowering place for folks to live. I have worked in both rural communities & in Portland. Whether residents are new to this country, have some disability…
“Appleknockers Farm is a new vendor at the Kalkaska Farmers Market as of summer 2025. They are a small, family ran farm with a wide variety of produce. As new vendors, Appleknockers are still trying to understand the clientele of the market, what they are interested in purchasing and how much produce to bring each…
“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…
“I had the opportunity to witness Miss Allie from a Penn State SNAP-Ed outreach program come into my son’s classroom. She read informational books and gave them experiences with foods that some kids may never get to come across at home. My son’s favorite project was planting a black bean plant which he still cherishes…
