Brown County FoodWIse is hiring! The Healthy Communities Coordinator position works in coordination and collaboration with local agencies, food systems partners, and community residents to plan, implement, and evaluate policy, systems, and environmental change interventions to increase healthy food access and physical activity opportunities for individuals with limited income. The position will facilitate and coordinate with key food systems stakeholders, partnerships, and collaborations that reduce silos, increase resident voice, and maximize the impact of this work

FoodWIse has partnered with Head Start in Brown County, offering a multilevel engagement with direct nutrition education in classrooms, family nutrition cooking programs, and the Harvest of the Month campaign.

        FoodWIse in Head Start                            classrooms

Three Nutrition Educators engage with 10 Head Start classrooms in Jefferson and the Head Start Learning Center. The program taught was "Color Me Healthy." Students taste test several fruits and vegetables and learn about the importance of eating all the rainbow colors. Parent received a weekly newsletter with home activities that will reinforce the healthy eating message provided in their children's classrooms.

       FoodWIse with Head Start                                 families

FoodWIse has had an ongoing partnership with Head Start families and provided a 3 session nutrition cooking program for families with young children ages 3-5. One hundred percent of families stated that they felt welcome at the activity. Parents stated “I liked this event because I learned ideas to encourage my child to try new foods” and “I was surprised (childs name) tried everything!” The series will continue to be held at another Head Start location this winter and spring.

FoodWIse taught a 4-week series in Spanish at St. Willebrord Church .  During this program we discussed our food histories, incorporating healthy movement and sleep into our daily lives, how to outsmart the grocery store, and ways to include children in the kitchen.  The discussion about children in the kitchen was fruitful since the participants had children of different ages and interests in cooking.  We also were able to do some food demonstrations such as tilapia, with this recipe we had a good discussion about differences in culture using measuring cups and spoons.  One participant said that she didn’t use measuring cups etc. until she met her now husband.  When asked about their experience the participants said “A sido una charla muy interesante” (It's been a very interesting chat) and “Hemos aprendido y comprendido sobre alimentación sana” (We have learned and understood about healthy eating).

                     SNAP-Ed Celebrates Black History Month!

February is Black History Month! This month, also referred to as African American History Month, provides an opportunity to celebrate Black Americans whose resilience, courage, and accomplishments have enriched our communities and strengthened our country.

February is National Snack Food Month

Nutritious snacks can be a great way to give children the nutrients and energy they need to grow, learn, and play. Check out the "Dried Fruit and Cereal Snack Mix" and "Chicken and Cheese Snack Cup With Grapes" recipes, with portions for children ages 3-5 and 6-18, in the Institute of Child Nutrition's Child Nutrition Recipe Box. 

Support Family Health with Teacher Approved Apps and Evidence-Based Activities

Alliance for a Healthier Generation provides great resources. Check out the list of technology resources that they have of high-quality Teacher Approved apps and evidence-based activities to support the many ways families stay healthy

FoodWIse education is funded by the USDA Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program– SNAP and Expanded Food and Nutrition Education Program - EFNEP.

An EEO/AA employer, the University of Wisconsin-Madison Division of Extension provides equal opportunities in employment and programming, including Title VI, Title IX, the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act requirements

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