Fighting Hunger and Food Waste with MEANS Database in Florida

Apr 27, 2023 The MEANS Database online platform allows organizations with excess food to post what they have available, so local non-profits can claim the food quickly and distribute it where it is needed the most. Thus, reducing hunger and food waste.

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.

Create Better Health Online Course

May 15, 2023

The Utah State University Extension Create Better Health (SNAP-Ed) Online Course is a thorough, cost-saving, and effective on-demand educational delivery option, shown to positively impact families’ eating and physical activity behaviors.

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Kentucky SNAP-Ed Returns to In-Person Classes

Jun 05, 2023 The Grant County SNAP-Ed Program and the Meadowview Housing Authority collaborated to offer a series of virtual classes using the Healthy Choices For Every Body Curriculum.

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. 

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).

Families are Getting Active Outdoors in VT

Jul 27, 2023 In Rutland County Vermont, more families are getting outside, connecting with nature, being physically active, and increasing their sense of mental well-being thanks to Vermont’s SNAP-Ed, Come Alive Outside (CAO) Passport Program. 

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!

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!

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.