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Healthy Markets, Strong Communities
May 25, 2022
In Wisconsin, SNAP-Ed is helping low-income consumers feel more comfortable getting to and shopping at farmers markets, by providing resources before they arrive and after they get there.
Food pantry operations in Chicago improve after policy, systems, and environmental change efforts
May 25, 2022
In 2021, Illinois SNAP-Ed in Chicago worked with various food pantries to move to client choice operations and encourage healthier choices.
Be a Health Hero- Eat, Drink, Move Social Marketing Campaign
2017 $0.00 HealthMPowers
The Be a Health Hero – Eat, Drink, Move multi-channel social marketing campaign uses clear and consistent messaging targeting healthy nutrition and physical activity behavior change throug
Empowering Healthy Choices in Schools, Homes and Communities: Community Initiative
May 06, 2022
HealthMPowers helps communities change their culture. The communities change to support healthy lifestyle choices. In 2016-2017, the Community Initiative expanded into 14 food outlets.
Find Food IL Map Increases Awareness of Community Food Resources
May 06, 2022
Illinois residents have a new tool to meet their basic food needs, thanks to the Find Food Illinois Community Food Map. This online tool was developed by SNAP-Ed in collaboration with the Feeding Illinois network, Midwest Food Bank network, and other state partners.
Massachusetts SNAP-Ed Provides Education and Local Foods for Participants
May 04, 2022
Massachusetts SNAP-Ed families enjoyed growing, preparing, and eating fresh, local vegetables, fruits, and herbs in 2021, with the help of SNAP-Ed implementing agencies and their partners.
Virginia SNAP-Ed and Food Pantry Partnerships – Working Together to Support Food Security and Healthy Eating
May 03, 2022
Summary
Virginia SNAP-Ed developed a variety of nutrition education resources to encourage people to eat the nutritious foods, particularly the fresh vegetables, offered by local food pantries.
Mobile markets continue to improve food access for Illinois families
Apr 22, 2022
Across Illinois, SNAP-Ed assisted in starting and sustaining mobile markets. These mobile markets help ensure that fresh produce is readily available to eligible families.
SNAP-Ed Supports the Double Up Food Bucks Debut in Cowley County
Apr 22, 2022
Families visiting the Ark City Farm and Art Market and Walnut Valley Farmers Market can now bring home more healthy food! The Cowley Farmers Market Association (CFMA) launched the Double Up Food Bucks (DUFB) program in 2021 thanks to the leadership of the Family Consumer Science and SNAP-Ed Agent, Becky Reid and Nutrition Educator, Ruth Bumgarter! SNAP recipient users can double their benefits up to $25 per market visit in extra tokens to be used only for locally grown fruits and vegetables.
St. Anselm’s Food Pantry Partnership Fills the Need for Healthy Food Access and Nutrition Security
Apr 21, 2022
St. Anselm’s Food Pantry is now able to serve more people with extended hours and more nutritious foods. Through coordination with partners, they installed refrigeration equipment, maintained a safe setting during the COVID 19 pandemic, and provided resources and signage so clients feel comfortable visiting the Pantry. Orange County Health Care Agency (HCA), CalFresh Healthy Living staff provided recipes and nutrition education. The Pantry clients are now able to prepare healthy meals with the food they receive. Clients can also obtain additional food for their families thanks to referrals to food assistance programs.