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Shop Smart, Eat Smart Virginia
Aug 10, 2023
In 2018, a SNAP-Ed Extension Agent in southwest Virginia, from Shop Smart, Eat Smart, cold called a store manager hoping to start a partnership. Looking back, the Extension Agent thought this approach may have been overwhelming for the store manage, but it worked!
Promoting SNAP Redemption at Farmers Markets in Spotsylvania, Virginia
Jul 27, 2023
In Spotsylvania, Virginia, a SNAP-Ed partnership led to increased redemption of SNAP benefits at local farmers markets!
SNAP-Ed Spearheads Community Gardens in Page County, Virginia
Jul 26, 2023
Virginia SNAP-Ed, as part of Virginia Cooperative Extension, played a central role in establishing 3 community gardens in central Virginia. The gardens came to life through the efforts of a coalition with the Page Alliance for Community Action (PACA).
Partnering to Promote Food Security - Virginia Fresh Match
Jun 17, 2022
Across Virginia, SNAP-Ed helps promote SNAP match programs at SNAP-accepting farmers markets. To do this, Virginia SNAP-Ed formed a partnership with Virginia Fresh Match and the Virginia Farmers Market Association. These collaborations contributed to increased sales and SNAP redemption at farmers markets.
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.
Virginia State Impact Report 2021: Food Insecurity in Virginia during COVID-19
2021 $0.00 SNAP-Ed. Virginia Cooperative Extension.
The COVID-19 pandemic strained the food system and increased economic uncertainty for families and communities.
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Measures of Sugar Sweetened Beverage Consumption
2010 Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University.
These evaluation tools includes two measures of beverage consumption for adult populations. Each studies sugar sweetened beverage usual consumption using food frequency measures.
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Virginia SNAP-Ed State Impact Reports
2018 Virginia Cooperative Extension's Family Nutrition Program (SNAP-Ed).
Virginia SNAP-Ed State Impact Report (2014-2015, 2017-2018).
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The Food Security Project
Mar 26, 2015
The Food Security Project takes a multifaceted approach to improving local food access for low-income individuals and families in Virginia. While the program includes a direct education approach, environmental initiatives are an important aspect of the program.
Virginia Family Nutrition Program
Mar 26, 2015
The Virginia Family Nutrition Program is a comprehensive nutrition education program offered in a variety of settings to both youth and adult audiences. It has resulted in significant dietary behavior change as well as positive nutrition messages.

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Shop Smart, Eat Smart Virginia

Promoting SNAP Redemption at Farmers Markets in Spotsylvania, Virginia

SNAP-Ed Spearheads Community Gardens in Page County, Virginia

Partnering to Promote Food Security - Virginia Fresh Match

Virginia SNAP-Ed and Food Pantry Partnerships – Working Together to Support Food Security and Healthy Eating

Virginia State Impact Report 2021: Food Insecurity in Virginia during COVID-19

Measures of Sugar Sweetened Beverage Consumption

Virginia SNAP-Ed State Impact Reports

The Food Security Project

Virginia Family Nutrition Program

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