Ag School Day Event in Ohio
“I have seen first had the positive impact SNAP-Ed has on children and seniors in our county. This program benefits so many in so many ways. Children loved Nutritious Foods from the Farm at our AG School Day Event!”
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Ohio Preschool Students
“This year, as the preschool students sit down to eat, they will identify the food on their plates and match it to which Discover MyPlate character each part of their meal belongs to. “They are very good at identifying the different food groups they are eating. They even know the names of each character associated…
Philadelphia Schools
“I work directly in a school setting in Philadelphia. This program has been instrumental in teaching our students and their families about healthy eating and its benefits. Students learn about making healthier choices and how these foods benefit them. Students have become excited about eating fresh, healthy foods.”
SNAP-Ed Supports SNAP Participants to Shop at Farmer’s Markets
“As the Director of Programs at a nonprofit organization that operates both hunger relief initiatives and farmers markets, I’ve had the privilege of working with SNAP-Ed for the past 10 years. Together, we developed a program called Market Tours, designed to support SNAP customers through personalized tours of our farmers markets. This program helps participants…
NY Program Participant
“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…
Tennessee Elementary Students Build Healthy Habits
“A student in the Power U class at an elementary school in McNairy County in west Tennessee was excited to tell the SNAP-Ed educator that he had been following the MyPlate nutrition guide that had been shared in an earlier lesson. He was also proud to tell her that he had been to a birthday…
Florida Students Learn About Plants
“The SNAP-Ed program was a very beneficial program for my students, it provided an hands on approach to learning, knowledge of the plant cycle and nutrition. Students learned the importance of making healthy choices, where their food comes from, how to plant fruits and vegetables, making observations and share their results with classmate. The fact…
SNAP-Ed Garden Program Wins State Excellence Award
“A SNAP-Ed educator worked in partnership with master gardeners and other Extension staff in Sumner County in central Tennessee to offer continuing nutrition classes and gardening education in a local community center’s afterschool program. The youth gardening program was later awarded the “Statewide Search for Excellence” award. A master gardeners article announcing the award noted,…
Middle School Student Cooks for Family
“Middle school students who attended a SNAP-Ed Teen Cuisine class in Hawkins County in east Tennessee enjoyed the lesson on making fresh salsa, where they discussed proper measuring techniques, the use of fresh herbs, food safety, and the pros and cons of fresh versus canned vegetables. Shortly after the class ended, the parent of a…
Daughter Shares Knowledge with Parents
“My daughter gained so much more confidence to make healthy snacks in the kitchen. She is more knowledgeable after the course and even teaches us (her parents) about good food to fuel our bodies! We would love to see this course (or something similar) expanded into the local schools. This information is so beneficial for…