Increasing Access to Fresh Produce within the SC SNAP-Ed Program through the FoodShare SC Model

Aug 17, 2018 The vision of FoodShare SC is to ensure access to fresh produce for all in South Carolina.  In April 2016, the program launched in Columbia, SC.  Twenty-four community members purchased a bulk box of fresh fruits and vegetables from a city parks and recreation community center.  The program has since expanded to 400 boxes purchased during pick-up days, on a regular basis.

Increasing Food Access During a Pandemic

Feb 15, 2022 Early in the pandemic, members of the Central Florida Alliance to End Hunger Food Access Working Group realized a growing need for access to healthy food in their community. The group planned for a new produce distribution site in a high-need area of East Winter Garden, Florida.

Indoor Playground Gets Kids Moving

May 27, 2020 Imagine a school day where children cannot go outside to the playground because of the weather. Now, imagine a school with an indoor playground! In 2019, LSU AgCenter SNAP-Ed and the Ouachita Parish Healthy Communities Coalition created an indoor playground at Shady Grove Elementary School.

Iowa Nutrition Network School Grant Program

Jan 09, 2014 The Iowa Nutrition Network School Grant Program is designed to improve fruit and vegetable and low-fat dairy consumption among elementary school children in schools with at least 50 percent participation in free- and reduced-price lunch. The program delivers classroom-based nutrition and physical activity education supported by social marketing strategies.

IT'S TIME TEXAS Community Challenge

Nov 30, 2018 The IT’S TIME TEXAS Community Challenge helps Texans create lifelong healthy habits by motivating individuals to stay on track with their health goals through this fun competition.

Kansas Kids are More Active with Physical Activity Bundles

Nov 01, 2023 More kids across Kansas are being physically active during school since receiving a Physical Activity Bundle. Kids are learning healthy habits and how to have fun with physical activity, thanks to the Kansas SNAP-Ed program.

Kentucky SNAP-Ed Helps with Shepherd’s Shelter Victory Garden

Oct 07, 2022 When the pandemic hit in 2020 the Governor challenged the Kentucky Extension and Nutrition Education Program to help promote Victory Gardens in Kentucky. Victory Gardens were started during the World Wars to help decrease the effect of food rations and increase fresh food supply.

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.

Kid CHEF

Jan 15, 2016 Kid CHEF (Cooking Healthy, Easy Food) is a skills- and knowledge-building program that focuses on teaching children about healthy eating and how to prepare nutritious, easy foods on their own.

Kids Club at Rockland Farmers' Market

Oct 17, 2017 Maine SNAP-Ed teamed up with the market manager and local businesses to offer Kids Club, an interactive summer nutrition education program for youth. In 2016, 72 children participated in Kids Club, with the goal of increasing access to fruits and vegetables and encouraging interaction with local farmers—creating lifelong farmers’ market customers in Knox County.