Maine Testimonials
Maine SNAP-Ed Implementer
"I have worked for SNAP-Ed in the Waterville and Biddeford areas over a span of 6 years, both pre- and post-COVID. Especially post-pandemic, I have noticed a lack of nutrition education within elementary aged students
SNAP-Ed Fosters Love of Fruit and Veg for Kids in the Garden
"The ripple effect of SNAP-Ed in just my community alone is astounding. I hosted a nutrition class at a low-income housing garden with local kids. Kids are natural helpers. They enthusiastically watered and cared for
Affordable Housing Resident Service Coordinator
"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.
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
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
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
Maine Adult Education Program
"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
Teen Center in Maine
"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
Youth and Adult Athletes with Disabilities
"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