Learning the Alphabet through Edible ABC’s 

Mar 04, 2021

Preschools and other early learning centers are critical settings for obesity prevention efforts. The preschool years are an important time when young children are learning to develop healthy habits. In FY19, Maryland SNAP-Ed partnered with over 213 early education sites and reached 9,561 preschool-aged kids through face-to-face education and multi-level interventions.

Let's Ride! Let’s Eat Healthy! Let’s Have Fun!

Jul 27, 2020

Kids in Jefferson Parish Louisiana are riding their bikes and eating more veggies! Not only did this group of 4th and 5th grade students at Washington STEM Elementary School (WES) learn how to safely ride a bicycle, change and repair a tire tube and read a map, they had fun doing it! The students were proud of their accomplishments, with their teachers and coaches encouraging them, and they learned the importance of physical activity.

Live Well Faith Communities: Creating a Healthier Rural Alabama

Nov 19, 2018

Live Well Faith Communities helps rural Alabama faith communities to bring healthy eating and active living to their members. These communities are now healthier places to worship! 

Maine Harvest Bucks Promotion Project

Oct 17, 2017

Maine Harvest Bucks are nutrition incentives (funded through the USDA’s Food Insecurity Nutrition Incentive Program) that allow SNAP/EBT shoppers to receive bonus dollars towards the purchase of local fruits and vegetables for every SNAP dollar spent.

Maine SNAP-Ed Collaborates with other USDA programs to Increase Assess to Local Produce

Mar 20, 2023

In Maine, SNAP-Ed Educators partner with other United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) programs to help bring fresh, local produce within reach to hundreds of Mainers.

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.

Meeting Policy: Latino Chain Dedicated to Employee Health 

Dec 10, 2018

The Northgate Gonzalez Markets supermarket chain has done a lot to create a healthy environment in their stores. Northgate is a Latin-focused chain of stores that has served the community for more than 30 years. They have worked with local public health groups since 2015 and have done many projects to promote health.

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.

Multilevel SNAP-Ed Programming in Maryland

Jul 14, 2017

Maryland SNAP-Ed teaches youth in schools how to eat healthy and be physically active. Maryland SNAP-Ed is also referred to as the Food Supplement Nutrition Education (FSNE) Program. The program delivers school-based programming to youth, parents/caregivers, and teachers.

Nebraska Community Gardens Increase Nutrition Security Through Access to Local Produce and Nutrition Education 

Jun 17, 2022

Growing Together Nebraska (GTN) is a community garden project that increases food security and promotes healthy food access for families and individuals. This project engages active Extension Master Gardeners Volunteers (EMGV), local community organizations, and volunteers to build and manage gardens to improve access to affordable, nutritious, and safe foods.