UC CalFresh Fresno Helps Transform Challenge into Change

Jan 11, 2018

Poverty combined with high unemployment rates can be a recipe for disaster. Entire families become engulfed in crisis. Rescue the Children (Rescue) is a ministry of the Fresno Rescue Mission. The Mission is a nonprofit that changes lives lost to drug or alcohol addiction. The Mission assists homeless families and women who have been released from prison. Rescue provides an in-house rehabilitation and transition program.

Urban SNAP-Ed Community Gardening Project

Dec 13, 2017

The Urban Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program – Education (USNAP-Ed) Community Gardening Project involves people in the gardening process. The gardens improve access and availability of fresh produce.

Vetri Community Partnership: Eatiquette 360

Oct 15, 2018

Eatiquette 360 educates students and supports healthy lifestyles for families in Philadelphia school communities. Nationally, students receive an average of 3.4 hours of nutrition education per year. Vetri Community Partnership's Eatiquette 360 program wants to change that in Philadelphia, PA. The Partnership works with local schools in areas where most people are eligible to receive SNAP.  

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.  

Wellness Champions: Making a Difference for Better Health

Dec 13, 2018

The Bayview community has a rich African American history. It is in southeastern San Francisco and is a working-class neighborhood. The community has limited access to fresh produce and healthy food options. It also has limited clean and safe playgrounds and parks.

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.

Wisconsin takes a stand for fruits and veggies with social marketing campaign

Nov 30, 2018

Wisconsin SNAP-Ed's FNV (fruits and vegetables) program is on a mission.  The Mission?  Get people to eat their fruits and vegetables!  Buses, billboards, and social media feeds in Wisconsin have been getting a face lift, thanks to FNV. 

Wisconsin Youth Tackle Community Health Challenges through SNAP-Ed Partnership

Aug 01, 2019

Wisconsin youth are tackling health challenges in their communities head-on with a program called Youth Advocates for Community Health (YACH). Partnerships between youth and adults are central to this program. It is organized by educators from the University of Wisconsin – Madison Division of Extension SNAP-Ed. Engaged youth also play a big role in leading projects.