Kathy Ellis Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program—Education Instructor keellis@illinois.edu “I teach young children in preschool, kindergarten, 1st and 2nd grades about healthy eating and taking care...

Julie Dantone, Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program—Education Instructor jfd@illinois.edu “Teaching those of all ages healthy eating habits and physical activity is rewarding, I did not realize there was such a need for food and food...

While the goal of food pantries is always to provide food to all in need, it is also important to provide it in such a way that help guests feel welcome and in control. First Baptist Church Food Pantry in Canton recently converted their layout, policies, and visuals to give guests a shopping...

Tara Agama, Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program—Education Instructor agama@illinois.edu “I teach preschoolers and early elementary students about healthy eating and how to take care of their organs. Many of my students and their...

With a priority of focusing on food as medicine, University of Illinois Extension staff teamed up with two partners to provide Heartland Health Services pediatric families a bundle of fresh produce in conjunction with nutrition education and resources as part of a 10 week pilot project. Extension...

Kellie Roecker, Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program—Education Instructor kroecker@illinois.edu  “I visit classrooms, housing communities, early childhood centers, lunchrooms, and food pantries to provide nutrition...

Rebecca Crumrine, Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program—Education Program Coordinator racrumri@illinois.edu “I work with partners, such as schools, food pantries, early childhood centers, and coalitions, to help affect change at...

Wasted food  has been a great challenge at many schools across Illinois. The mantra “It is not nutrition unless it is eaten” is espoused by many school nutrition staff trying their best to ensure students actually consume a nutritious and delicious school meal. SNAP-Education Educator Kaitlyn...

Krista Gray, Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program—Education Instructor kristakg@illinois.edu “One aspect of my job is to teach young children about healthy foods and exercise in order to keep their bodies healthy and strong....

Kaitlyn Streitmatter and Kayla Swaar, University of Illinois Extension SNAP-Education (SNAP-Ed) Educators from Fulton-Mason-Peoria-Tazewell Unit and Logan-Menard-Sangamon Unit respectively, presented at the 2019 National Child Nutrition Conference held in Chicago, IL.  With around 1,600 people...