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October 3, 2024

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SNAP-Education staff use The OrganWise Guys program to teach healthy choices in a unique style

March 7, 2024

The OrganWise Guys is a popular curriculum taught to kindergarten, first, and second graders by University of Illinois Extension...

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Coalition supports food safety, food access, and expansion opportunities through grants to local organizations

February 14, 2024

Many families struggle to have adequate access to enough nutritious foods to support an active and healthy lifestyle. There is no one answer to the...

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Tazewell SNAP-Ed program creates special PJs & Pancakes event aimed to reach both youth and adults

November 9, 2023

By combining multiple programs into one event, University of Illinois Extension SNAP-Education staff have created a family-friendly event that...

Strong SNAP-Ed partnerships lead to increased impact

August 9, 2023

Building strong relationships with partners in the community is crucial for the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program—Education (SNAP-Education)...

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News Releases

April 24, 2024

2024 Growing Together Illinois awards announced
URBANA, Ill. — Growing Together is a Illinois is multi-disciplinary program focused on increasing access to fruits and vegetables in identified...

April 23, 2024

Join the Grow a Row Campaign: Help Us Double Our Impact!
Moline, Illinois — Floreciente Community Garden, the Palomares Social Justice Center, and University of Illinois Extension are excited to announce the launch of this year’s Grow a Row campaign, building on last year’s incredible success where over 1,500 lbs. of produce were grown and...

April 5, 2024

It's Food Waste Prevention Week: Illinois Extension has tips and programs to address this issue
The first week in April is designated as Food Waste Prevention Week (April 1-7). University of Illinois Extension is spotlighting this national campaign to raise awareness around the issue of food waste and its economic, social, and environmental implications, aiming to inspire change at home...

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April 2, 2024

Clean for a Cause campaign launched by Food Pantry Network-HOI
Spring into giving this year with Food Pantry Network - Heart of Illinois (HOI) by participating in the Clean for a Cause campaign! The Spring season offers a chance for everyone to clean their slates and begin again. As a part...

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SNAP-Ed Impact and Return on Investments

A return-on-investment analysis estimated the economic benefits of the IL SNAP-Ed program per dollar spent. A model was constructed using program data and prior literature to estimate the number of obesity and food insecurity cases prevented by IL SNAP-Ed. Altarum’s Value of Health model was...