by Lacrinthia Watts, SNAP Outreach Coordinator
As the new school year starts, the excitement is in the air! Kids are meeting their teachers and reuniting with friends, while parents are busy gathering school supplies to set their children up for success. Schools, teachers, and staff are working hard to ensure a smooth school year. Amidst all this energy, we’re excited to share some thrilling updates about the SNAP (Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program) in Schools initiatives and how they can provide valuable support.
Exciting Updates on SNAP in Schools
- SNAP in Schools Contracted Partners: This exciting initiative is designed to empower schools to boost their SNAP outreach efforts, ensuring that no child goes hungry. We’ve identified schools in communities with high levels of food insecurity, and these schools have developed innovative strategies to increase SNAP awareness among students and their families. Currently, three schools are actively involved in this project. Each has created a tailored plan to enhance SNAP outreach in their community. We’ll provide more updates as the year progresses and the projects develop.
- New Resources: Check out our fantastic new resources, including school-specific flyers, posters, and interactive color-me bookmarks, available on our website. These materials are perfect for engaging students and spreading the word about SNAP. Explore them on our Outreach Material Webstore.
- SNAP in Schools Toolkit (coming soon): We are developing a comprehensive SNAP in Schools Toolkit, which will provide everything you need for SNAP outreach in one place. This toolkit will include customizable scripts, social media graphics, and multilingual materials. Keep an eye out for its release later this year!
Making This the Best Nutrition Year Ever
Let’s make this school year the best one yet by ensuring every child has access to nutritious meals. With your support and dedication, we can promote SNAP benefits in our schools and make a significant difference in our communities.
Join us in our mission to end hunger. Visit the Store to download or order the new flyers, posters, and bookmarks, and stay tuned for the release of our SNAP-in-School Toolkit.
Thank you for your continued support and dedication to promoting SNAP benefits in our schools. Together, we can make a difference!