The Maryland Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP-Ed) is a nutrition education program that targets individuals and families eligible for SNAP (EBT). SNAP-Ed educators in Charles County provide resources to help people lead healthy lives through increased food access and improved overall health through nutrition and physical activity. SNAP-Ed partners with community organizations to change the policies, systems, and environments of those sites and offer education programs to support positive changes in those communities.
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SNAP-Ed programming reaches participants in a variety of ways including:
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Classroom-based, in-person nutrition education for youth, which features tastings and food preparation opportunities.
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Face-to-face education for parents/caregivers to encourage healthy role modeling and healthy food preparation at home.
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Onsite gardens and gardening for nutrition programs, which encourage the use of locally-produced foods for tastings, snacks, and meals.
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Worksite wellness interventions for teachers/staff.
Key partners in Charles County include:
- C. Paul Barnhart Elementary School
- Dr. Mudd Elementary School
- Mt. Hope/Nanjemoy Elementary School
- JP Ryon Elementary School
- JC Parks Elementary School
- Arthur Middleton Elementary School
- Eva Turner Elementary School
- Daniel of St. Thomas Jenifer Elementary School
- Dr. Brown Elementary School
- Indian Head Elementary School
- Southern MD Food Bank
- Charles County Children's Aid Society
- La Plata Farmers' Market
- Salvation Army
- Good Fight of Faith Evangelist Ministries
- CSM La Plata Food Pantry
- Upward Thrive Rood Pantry
