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SNAP-Ed Helps Kids be More Active by Transforming Playgrounds!
Nov 21, 2018
In Colusa County California, SNAP-Ed works with 2 preschools to help young children to eat healthy foods and be active. The health department’s Nutrition Education and Obesity Prevention Branch worked with 2 preschools to improve their outdoor playgrounds and gardens.
Gleaning for Health: Stocking Food Bank Shelves with Fresh Fruits and Vegetables
Nov 19, 2018
Although Merced is in the middle of California’s breadbasket, the Merced County Food Bank received few donations of fruits and vegetables, especially fresh fruits and vegetables. Each year, the food bank distributes 4.4 million pounds of donated food to more than 100 neighborhood food pantries.
SNAP-Ed Partnerships bring School Farm-to-School Meals
Nov 19, 2018
From 2015-2017, SNAP-Ed partners in Marin County developed a School Farm-to-Cafeteria Program. The program provides fresh fruits, vegetables, and herbs to San Rafael school cafeterias. The program met important needs in the community...
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!
Good Choice Healthier Retail Initiative puts Healthier Choices Within Reach
Nov 19, 2018
The Good Choice Healthier Retail Initiative is making it easier for Alabama shoppers to choose healthier items. They are doing this by increasing access and appeal of healthier items.
Stepping It Up
Nov 15, 2018
In Tuolumne County, the UC Cooperative Extension (UCCE) Central Sierra region helped start the "Tuolumne County: Step It Up" campaign across the school district.
Healthy Treats and Movement in the CORAL Afterschool Program
Oct 30, 2018
Kids in Santa Clara County are eating more fruits and veggies, eating more whole grains, and getting more exercise!
How do we get kids to eat more fruits and vegetables? Alabama SNAP-Ed finds answers with Body Quest.
Oct 26, 2018
Body Quest (BQ) helps families in Alabama to Eat Better, Move More, and Make Changes. BQ began as a theory-based, technology-driven nutrition program for 3rd graders. It has evolved into a multi-level, statewide obesity prevention movement!
Community Gardens Bring Healthy Food to those in Need in Rural Alabama
Oct 26, 2018
Alabama SNAP-Ed increased access to healthy and affordable food by growing fresh vegetables in the Community Gardens in Rural Alabama pilot program! These fresh vegetables can help to improve the health and nutrition of people living in rural communities who are at higher risk for chronic disease than people living in urban settings.
West Virginia Kids Coupons Program
Oct 26, 2018
The Kids Coupon program gives low income children of all ages $4 in farmers market tokens. These tokens are used to purchase fresh, local fruits and vegetables from a market. The produce is brought to their childcare center, school or community. Children and families participate in nutrition education and food sampling.