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Rebecca Crumrine promoted to Extension educator
It is hard to comprehend how many people’s lives have been positively impacted by Rebecca Crumrine since 2017 when she was hired by University of...
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Trauma & Food training held through Food Pantry Network
When working in the charitable food system, one often focuses on a very important goal – nourishing neighbors in need. However, the needs of guests...
Community worker engages clients in discussion on nutrition lesson
Healthy Cents curriculum teaches adult SNAP-Education audiences financial avenues to health and wellness
Educating people about nutritious foods and exercise is just the first step in helping people improve their health and wellness. Teaching people how...
two ladies with their backs to the camera stocking shelves at a food pantry
Nutrition policy is newest layer of SNAP-Education work at Canton First Baptist Church Food Pantry
Health and wellness involves more than just nutrition education. People may know the “right foods” to eat or the “bad foods” to avoid, but...
Smiling child learns how to safely cut vegetables at cooking class
Two hundred youth learn important life-skills at Illinois Junior Chef
“We are not sure who has more fun at Illinois Junior Chef (IJC)….the youth or the staff,”...
Rebecca Crumrine and Sandy Anton
Illinois SNAP-Ed regional Hunger & Health Conferences recognize local organizations, initiatives, and volunteers
The large impact that hunger plays in the health of our communities is something that University of Illinois Extension Supplemental Nutrition...
Julie Dantone demonstrates how to brush teeth
SNAP-Ed curriculum enhanced with activities and gifts to reinforce healthy living lessons
Healthy living is more than just what we eat and drink. Thanks to partnerships, University of Illinois Extension Supplemental Nutrition Assistance...
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Creative classes help make holidays healthy
Food is a big part of our lives. It can be part of who we are, where we came from, and how we express ourselves. This is especially true when it...

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Rebecca Crumrine staff photo
Rebecca Crumrine promoted to Extension educator
PEKIN, Ill - It is hard to comprehend how many people’s lives have been positively impacted by Rebecca Crumrine since 2017 when she was hired by University of Illinois Extension as an instructor to teach Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program—Education (SNAP-Education). In five short years...

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