SNAP Ed So what is Food ense Federally Funded Program Provides Nutrition Education for food stamps SNAP recipients Helps participants reach optimal nutrition while living on a budget ID: 584588
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Food $ense
(SNAP
-Ed)Slide2
So what is Food $ense?
Federally Funded Program
Provides Nutrition Education for
food stamps (SNAP) recipientsHelps participants reach optimal nutrition while living on a budgetSlide3
Food Stamps (SNAP) and Food $ense
Provides nutrition education to those eligible
Food Stamps (SNAP) participants eligible for Food $ense benefitsSlide4
How it all started
Started in 1992
By 2003, 49 states
participating.Caters to mothers and childrenSlide5
What is available to you?
Free classes taught all over Utah
Local Farmers’ Market
BlogsWebsite/Online LessonsMedia involvement Slide6
Free Classes!
Creates curriculum taught
Addresses essentials needed to create your own family meal
Tutorials to create casseroles, soups, pizzas and much more!Slide7
Main Focus of Classes:Slide8
Example Class
CREATE a stir Fry
Prepare 1 protein
Marinate proteinPrepare produceWarm skilletMake sauce or glazeSlide9
Sample Class cont.
Additional goals/help:
properly stocked pantry
How to handle tofuKitchen equipment for each mealCooking safelySlide10
Additional help
May not be familiar with certain foods or procedures.
Interactive and fun way to solidify information
Provide you with confidence to CREATE meals in YOUR home.Slide11
Successes with CreatesSlide12
Local Farmers Market
Cache Valley Farmers Market
Food $ense booth
Samples with fresh produce from marketAccepts Food Stamps (SNAP)Slide13
Blogs
Eat Well Utah:
Statewide Blog
Education and online lessonsSnappily Ever After: Using Food Stamps (SNAP)
One moms ideas and tips for living on a budgetSlide14
Online Classes/Website
Classes:
Take lessons and complete quizzes (cookbook)
Website:How to PlanHow to CookHow to Eat
Recipes!Slide15
Media
Facebook page
Pinterest Board
InstagramSlide16
Conclusion
FREE!
Create classes provide hands on experience and encourage creativity
Resources easily accessedQuestions?