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snap-ed. Contact one of the nutrition education providers listed below to find out more about nutrition education classes on food budgeting, food safety, healthy food choices, increasing physical activity and more.

It provides assistance and education to low income households to obtain better nutrition. Contractors who receive funding from the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) for the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program Education Program (SNAP-Ed) are required to take training on civil rights.

The Texas Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program Education (SNAP-Ed), known as Good Food Good Move, empowers eligible individuals to make healthier food choices on a limited budget and adopt active lifestyles. These efforts are designed to prevent obesity and reduce diet-related chronic diseases.

SNAP-Ed uses evidence-based, public health projects and interventions. A network of over 28,000 local partners work within States to deliver SNAP-Ed. Find SNAP-Ed In My State

Nov 22, 2024 · SNAP-Ed is an evidence-based program that helps people make their SNAP dollars stretch, teaches them how to shop for and cook healthy meals, and lead physically active lifestyles. SNAP-Ed partners with state and local organizations to meet people where they are.

The Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP), formerly known as food stamps, helps low-income people buy food. The SNAP Employment and Training (E&T) program helps people who receive SNAP benefits find jobs. This page provides information about SNAP E&T services, funding and other resources.

State agencies have the option of providing nutrition education to SNAP recipients as part of their SNAP operations. They are responsible for all SNAP-Ed activities that occur within a State as outlined in an approved SNAP-Ed Plan.

The Southeast Texas Food Bank SNAP-Ed program offers classes for socioeconomic disadvantaged residents of Southeast Texas. Our classes revolve around the USDA MyPlate and Healthy Guidelines for Americans.

SNAP-Ed providers are required to complete a civil rights training annually. The following training was developed by Texas Health and Human Services Civil Rights Office to meet SNAP-Ed civil rights requirements.