Success Stories

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.

In Tennessee, SNAP-Ed Gives Participants in Alternative Corrections Programs Skills for Healthy Living

Oct 07, 2022

For many people, budgeting, meal planning, and cooking can be a difficult process. For those with previous incarceration, this process can be especially challenging. Tennessee State University’s (TSU) SNAP-Ed program is working with alternative corrections programs to help previous offenders, many who have struggled with substance abuse, gain skills and confidence to plan, shop, and prepare healthy foods.

Empowering Healthy Choices in Schools, Homes and Communities: Community Initiative

May 06, 2022

HealthMPowers helps communities change their culture. The communities change to support healthy lifestyle choices. In 2016-2017, the Community Initiative expanded into 14 food outlets.

Walworth Schools Explore Food Environments through Virtual Education

May 04, 2022

It can be easy to only eat the foods we already love and that are in our nearby surroundings. In Wisconsin elementary school classrooms, encouragement to try two bites of a new food is a great way to expand those horizons.

SNAP-Ed Supports the Double Up Food Bucks Debut in Cowley County

Apr 22, 2022

Families visiting the Ark City Farm and Art Market and Walnut Valley Farmers Market can now bring home more healthy food! The Cowley Farmers Market Association (CFMA) launched the Double Up Food Bucks (DUFB) program in 2021 thanks to the leadership of the Family Consumer Science and SNAP-Ed Agent, Becky Reid and Nutrition Educator, Ruth Bumgarter! SNAP recipient users can double their benefits up to $25 per market visit in extra tokens to be used only for locally grown fruits and vegetables.

Food Pantry Clients Try New Foods

Apr 19, 2022

Many Iowa food pantries promote healthy habits! Pantry clients can try new foods through food samplings, recipe kits, and fresh produce donations, thanks to Iowa State University Extension and Outreach SNAP-Ed.

Fresh Conversations: More than just a program about nutrition and physical activity

Apr 19, 2022

Older adults can stay connected and avoid social isolation in these unprecedented times, thanks to the Iowa Department of Public Health's SNAP-Ed program, Fresh Conversations!

Eating Well at Home with Elena

Feb 23, 2022

Elena is one person who joined a direct opportunity through SNAP-Ed. Elena is a mom of 4 boys and she had some health concerns in her family, so she jumped at the opportunity to learn about healthy eating on a budget. She was concerned about the amounts of fat, sugar and salt her family was consuming. She wanted to learn healthier alternatives for how to cook for her family rather than how she grew up.

SNAP-Ed Educators Help to Establish Gardens at Alabama School

Jul 07, 2021

Gardens help people to grow their own food and research shows people who participate in school and community gardens tend to be more physically active, eat more fruits and vegetables and experience lower rates of food insecurity.

Transitioning Cooking Classes for a Virtual Audience

May 17, 2021

Cooking classes not only have continued during the pandemic, but the Poe Center for Health Education’s SNAP-Ed cooking programs increased the number of participants by transitioning to virtual platforms.

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