A School Garden Flourishes in Rural Nevada

Jan 04, 2022 Children living in Pahrump, Nevada learn more about the importance of eating fresh fruits and vegetables by building their own school garden.

A Walking School Bus? Why Not!!

Jan 11, 2021

Madera County Department of Public Health is a grantee for the Cal Fresh Healthy Living Program, a SNAP-Ed Implementing Agency.  During the 2019-2020 school year, they worked with George Washington Elementary School to pilot a Walking School Bus Program (WSB). This was done to keep students safe while walking to school. Many students walk through wide, uncontrolled crossings where there are no sidewalks on the road.

Bike Rodeos Across Alabama Encourage Safe, Fun, Lifelong Physical Activity

Nov 02, 2022 Opportunities for youth and adults to be physically active are always in demand.  Three SNAP-Ed educators in Alabama made it their missions to provide an outlet for physical activity that was healthy, safe, and fun! With donated bikes, obstacle courses, and plenty of water to keep everybody hydrated, these educators hosted bike rodeos in their communities.

Buy Eat Live Better

May 05, 2017 Buy Eat Live Better: Teaches SNAP-Ed eligible youth and adults in the locations that they eat, live, learn, work, play, and shop. Collaborates with community and statewide partners to leverage resources and increase program reach to eligible audiences. Empowers organizations and individuals to create changes in policies, systems, and environments that make the healthy choice the easy choice for all Montanans.

Cafeteria Promotions Enhance Farm to School Efforts

Jan 18, 2018 School food service directors in the California Bay Area have been working with wholesalers and farmers to include more local or regional produce in school meals. These directors often face tight budgets and purchasing challenges. Students, particularly low-income students, are often unfamiliar with locally grown foods. Promotional efforts are needed to introduce the new items to students and reduce food waste.

Chickasaw Nation SNAP-Ed Coordinated Programming and Evaluation

Aug 04, 2017 The Eagle Adventure program was developed through a collaboration between the Chickasaw Nation Nutrition Services SNAP-Ed Program and the Oklahoma State University in Indian Country for youth and their families after extensive formative research indicated type 2 diabetes as a major concern among parents and elders. The team used the socioecological model (SEM) as the framework for development of the program and evaluation processes.

Children’s Farmers Market Brings Fresh Produce to Kids

Aug 14, 2017 There are many families in San Luis Obispo County who lack adequate access to fresh fruits and vegetables. The Food Bank Coalition of San Luis Obispo County (SLO Food Bank) set out to help. SLO Food Bank started the “Children’s Farmers Market Program”. This program gives locally grown donated produce to children from low-income families.

City of Milwaukee Fit Families SNAP-Ed Project Celebrates Families at Summer Carnival

Dec 05, 2019 The City of Milwaukee Health Department (MHD) Fit Families SNAP-Ed project partners with WIC and several other programs. Together they hosted their 7th annual Summer Carnival.

Community Eligibility Provision

Dec 05, 2019 Community Eligibility Provision (CEP) provides an alternative to families applying for free and reduced-price school meals.

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.