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.  

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