SNAP-Ed

In 2019, Skye became an Illinois Extension SNAP-Ed instructor focused in Mason County. “I really enjoy teaching the young kids, but it doesn’t matter what age you are, nutrition is important to learn and there is always new information. I aim to educate people to help them increase their knowledge...

At the beginning of the 2019-2020 school year Julie Dantone, Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program—Education instructor was presented with a unique challenge as she was kicking off the Organ Wise Guys curriculum at Dirksen Primary School in Pekin. How do you teach a child to check their pulse...

Nate Anton, Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program—Education Instructor nanton@illinios.edu “I teach nutrition to SNAP-Ed eligible youth and adults in the Peoria area. With the yearly increase of chronic diseases, many of which may be...

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...

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...

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...

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...