Fruit and Veg Rx Program Participant
“I enjoyed this class. I learned a lot about different ways food and products are handled in comparison to what I was raised and lived with in Illinois.”
Category: State
1st and and 3rd Grade Iowa Students
“I teach Pick A Better Snack lessons to 1st and 3rd grade students at 10 different schools within the Davenport Community School District (Scott County, Iowa). This program teaches children about fruits and vegetables, why they are healthy, how they grow, and different ways to try them.Access to fresh fruits and vegetables can be difficult…
Maine SNAP-Ed Implementer
“I’ve been a SNAP-Ed Nutrition Educator for 4.5 years now, and I’ve seen first-hand the impact SNAP-Ed has. SNAP-Ed changes peoples’ perspective on healthy eating. I’ve seen it replace overwhelm and doubt with confidence. People leave a SNAP-Ed series feeling ready and equipped with the tools needed to lead healthier lives. SNAP-Ed provides people of…
Glenn County Garden Project
Here is a video testimony from residents sharing the impact of our SNAP-Ed work in the community and discussing the impact a garden project has had to Eskaton Kennedy Manor and its residents.
College Participants Learn Lifelong Skills
“SNAP-Ed plays a vital role in transforming the health and well-being of college students across California. At a time when food insecurity and chronic stress are rising on our campuses, SNAP-Ed funding enables us to create supportive environments where students can access nutritious food, engage in wellness education, and build lifelong habits that support both…
Phillip’s Story
“In 2021, Kansas SNAP-Ed launched a virtual direct education option to meet participants’ evolving needs in a post-COVID world. Designed to overcome barriers like transportation, childcare, and busy work schedules, the virtual series uses the Create Better Health curriculum to bring practical, engaging lessons directly into participants’ homes. With mailed handouts, physical activity tools, and…
Public Health Nurse Educator
“I have partnered with SNAP-Ed to provide educational nutrition education classes to our community. SNAP-Ed provider has provided education on health food choices and how to live on a budget. One time we provided education on herbs and provided our clients with a small herb garden to plant. information was provided on the use of…
Farmer and SNAP-Ed Partnerships
“I work directly with school aged communities in Florida, who depend on this program. I’ve seen how providing nutrition and agriculture education in the classroom and school gardens makes kids more excited about eating fresh, healthy foods. I have also seen that developing partnerships with farmers and growers who provide access to fresh produce through…
Special Needs Students
“With the guidance of Nutrition Educator Darla, our students with special needs at Achieve Center @ Richey have gained valuable skills in making healthy food choices, preparing nutritious snacks, and cultivating school gardens. Her engaging lessons have made nutrition fun, practical, and empowering.”
Florida Preschool Teacher
“SNAP-ED was beneficial for children in my Preschool class. They learned about and were encouraged to consume balanced diet, emphasizing fruits, vegetables, grains, protein, and dairy. Lessons were engaging, with opportunities to try different foods.”