Multi-Partner Collaboration Increased Access to Healthy Food in Shasta County, CA

Nov 29, 2023

Northern Valley Catholic Social Services (NVCSS) CalFresh Healthy Living (CFHL) program partnered with the Enterprise Elementary School District, Fork Farms, Shasta College Corp, and Providence Greenhouses to establish gardens, hydroponics, and greenhouses at every school in the district.

Food Waste Reduction Success in Shasta County, California Schools

Nov 29, 2023

Northern Valley Catholic Social Services (NVCSS) CalFresh Healthy Living (CFHL) program worked with 7 schools in a Shasta County school district to implement a food waste reduction, recovery, and redistribution program.

Empowering Denver College Students to Thrive

Nov 17, 2023

Colorado's SNAP-Ed program provides evidence-based and skill-building nutrition education to empower participants to make healthier food choices and a live a physically active lifestyle.

Utah SNAP-Ed Supports Rural Food Pantries

Oct 12, 2023

Create Better Health (Utah SNAP-Ed) adapted the Thumbs Up nudge program, titled Create Healthy Choices (CHC), to better partner with rural food pantries and extend the impact of the program through online training videos.

Partnerships Support More Equitable Access to Healthy Food and Income to Local Farmers in California

Aug 21, 2023

Partnership supporting nutrition incentive programs at Farmers’ Markets increased access to healthy food for The Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP)/CalFresh recipients and generated over $618,000 in revenue for local farms.

Nourishment for Body and Soul: Food Delivery Service Based on Client Connection

Aug 21, 2023

Homebound seniors are at high risk for food insecurity, but through a novel home delivery system, seniors in Sonoma County are receiving the food – and the connection – they need and deserve.

LSU AgCenter Supports PSE Changes in Louisiana

Jul 06, 2023

The small town of Crowville, Louisiana has one corner store, one restaurant, and one dollar store – but no grocery store. Thanks to a partnership between Louisiana State University (LSU) AgCenter SNAP-Ed and a group of passionate community leaders, the local dollar store now features fresh produce, healthy snacks, and healthy shopping resources from the LSU AgCenter’s Geaux Shop Healthy program. 

Fun with seeds: Calfresh Catholic Charities expands nutrition and gardening education in LA County

Apr 27, 2023

Students learned about an ancient method of seed dispersal and seeding without the need for containers of any kind. The team introduced new, novel garden-based activities such as seed balls to keep learners engaged and connected to the curriculum.

Food to Grow: Growing a Healthy Future in Hawaii

Apr 18, 2023

More and more people in Hawaii are growing food at home! The University of Hawaii (UH) SNAP-Ed’s Food to Grow (FTG) program is helping. We partner with community agencies to distribute vegetable seedlings, growing instructions, and other resources to community members.

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.