Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program - Education
The CSU Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program Education (SNAP-Ed) is a free, hands-on education series for families who currently receive or are eligible to receive food assistance, WIC or HeadStart.
What is SNAP-Ed?
SNAP-Ed is an 8-week series on nutrition, food safety, stretching food dollars and the importance of physical activity. SNAP-Ed classes last 60 to 90 minutes per week for eight week and can be taught one-on-one or in groups at various agencies and community centers around Arapahoe County. SNAP-Ed classes are taught in English and Spanish.
Participants will learn about:
- Healthy eating
- Saving money at the grocery store
- Being active
- Healthy cooking
- Food safety
- Meal planning
SNAP-Ed also offers 4 optional lessons on:
- Eating smart and staying active during pregnancy
- Feeding a new baby
- Feeding a baby solid foods
- Feeding young children
Throughout the lessons, participants will receive:
- Measuring cups and spoons
- Food thermometer
- Produce brush
- Stretch band and physical activity booklet
- Grocery lists
- Water bottle
- Cookbook filled with low-cost, easy-to-prepare and nutritious recipes
Who can attend?
SNAP-Ed is available to households who receive or are eligible to receive assistance from the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (previously known as food stamps), WIC or HeadStart.
Learn More
To learn more, or to sign-up for free SNAP-Ed classes, please call us at 303-730-1920.
