The Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) is the largest program in the U.S. domestic hunger safety net. The primary purpose of SNAP is to prevent the debilitating effects of hunger by providing nutrition assistance to millions of eligible individuals and families.
The Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program – Education (SNAP-Ed) is a research-based federal nutrition education and obesity prevention program. SNAP-Ed focuses on education to increase knowledge of healthy behaviors and changing environments to support how people can access and engage in healthy behaviors where they live, learn, work, play, and pray.
In Delaware, partners across the state work together to provide individuals and families with access to healthy foods and education about healthy behaviors.
SNAP-Ed nutrition educators throughout Delaware are working to support youth, families, and individuals in choosing healthy foods that align with MyPlate and the Dietary Guidelines for Americans.
SNAP-Ed classes teach topics such as:
- Recipe ideas that meet nutrition needs and a budget
- Grocery shopping tips that help you keep your health goals on budget and on track
- Creating balance in your diet
- Being physically active
Examples of how Delaware SNAP-Ed partners are working to increase access to healthy foods include:
- Healthy Pantry Programs
- Healthy Retail Programs
- Community Gardens
SNAP-Ed programs include:
- Choose Health: Food, Fun, and Fitness (schools and after-school sites)
- MyPlate for My Family (community sites)
- Up for the Challenge (middle and high schools, summer camps, and after-school sites)
- Child Health Initiative for Lifelong Eating and Exercise (CHILE) (early childhood/childcare centers)
These programs are available for FREE in schools, childcare centers, and community sites throughout Delaware. Individuals and families who qualify for SNAP are eligible to attend.
For more information on SNAP-Ed initiatives in Delaware, be sure to follow Healthy in a SNAP on Facebook and Instagram:
If you are interested in learning more about having a specific program brought to your organization, please reach out to the SNAP-Ed partners listed below.