“As the Green Team leader at Sally Ride Elementary, I have witnessed firsthand how your education program has transformed our school community. Our students, from kindergarten to fifth grade, are not just learning about healthy eating; they are actively engaging with it. Many of our Explorers have developed a newfound appreciation for fruits and vegetables,…
“I am a teacher in a suburban area. My students have been able to learn and enjoy the SNAP-Ed program for many years. They look forward to their lessons on nutrition each week. They use what they have learned in their daily lives. I often hear them discussing the nutrition of the foods they are…
“Each semester our Adult Education program hosts a Maine SNAP-Ed Nutrition Educator to teach Cooking Matters™ classes to our community. We serve 11 mostly rural Maine towns across Cumberland and Oxford counties, and for many of our residents, this class is a unique opportunity to access and learn healthy eating habits. The Cooking Matters™ class…
“As the coordinator of the South End Teen Center in Waterville, Maine, I’ve seen firsthand how SNAP-Ed helps bridge the gap for youth and families facing food insecurity. Through our partnership, teens have learned to grow, cook, and enjoy nutritious meals – many for the first time. From starting a raised bed garden to incorporating…
“I work at the Alfond Youth and Community Center (AYCC) in Waterville, Maine as the Unified Champion Club (UCC) Coordinator. This is a free program overseen by Special Olympics Maine and has the host site of the AYCC. We serve high school aged and older adults with disabilities. This club serves as a place for…
“I have had the opportunity to have Snap-Ed come into my first grade classroom every month for the past several years! My students get so excited to try new fruit and vegetables! The lessons are engaging and they are more aware of what healthy eating looks like. Many children do not have access to a…
“As a rural grocery store owner, I see firsthand how SNAP-ED can make a meaningful difference in our community. Many of our customers are navigating generational poverty, and programs like SNAP-ED and Double Up Food Bucks help them stretch their benefits while learning how to make healthier food choices. It’s not just about access —…
“I work for a Philadelphia nonprofit that provides SNAP-Ed services to adults and school-aged children. I’ve seen how providing nutrition and agriculture education in the classroom and school gardens makes kids and adults more excited about eating fresh, healthy foods. I have also seen that developing partnerships with farmers and growers who provide access to…
“In the few years I’ve implemented SNAP-Education programs, I’ve taught healthy lifestyle changes to communities all over Pittsburgh, PA. While I have many success stories from SNAP-Ed programming, one sticks out in particular to demonstrate the importance of SNAP-Ed. In a free cooking class SNAP-Ed hosted at a public library, a mother and her two…
“I work in supportive housing for formerly homeless individuals. Many of my residents are in recovery from mental illness or substance use, and all of them have lived through trauma or violence. SNAP-Ed works with our staff and residents to maintain a community garden on site, where residents can both volunteer and harvest the produce….
