SNACK Program

SNACK Program Teaching kids about nutrition in Yamhill County, Oregon. The SNACK program is at the forefront of the County's effort to reduce the childhood obesity epidemic.

In the 2013 Community Survey of Top Concerns, Yamhill County residents ranked obesity as their number one health concern. About 28% of 11th grade students and 30% of 8th grade students are overweight or obese, putting them at greater risk for diabetes, cardiovascular disease, joint problems, breathing disorders, and fatty liver disease. Overweight children are also more likely to experience social

and psychological problems like discrimination and bullying. Sadly, obese children are also more likely to become obese adults, putting them at risk for a host of illnesses, including some cancers. SNACK works to improve the health and well-being of our youth. Our mission is to facilitate behavior change towards healthy eating and active living for children and their
families. In order to accomplish this, the SNACK program employs a three-part approach which includes clinical education visits, physical
activity sessions and community outreach events. Linfield College interns provide both the education and activity sessions. They help kids and their families are encouraged to implement small and sustainable lifestyle changes by setting realistic short and long term goals. They also serve as role models for the children. Finally, SNACK provides community events and participation through a network of community partnerships. As a program included in Yamhill Community Care Organization’s Community Health Improvement Plan (CHIP), we work in collaboration with a number of community partners to improve health and reduce the prevalence of obesity in our county.

Come down to the McMinnville Community Center for delicious food from and Dolly Parton is here!! We’re here until noon!
04/18/2026

Come down to the McMinnville Community Center for delicious food from and Dolly Parton is here!! We’re here until noon!

Smoothie bags are prepped for the blender bike, wellness wheels are ready to go - I hope you can join us today for Commu...
04/18/2026

Smoothie bags are prepped for the blender bike, wellness wheels are ready to go - I hope you can join us today for Community Wellness Day!!

Help SNACK fundraise with BottleDrop!Starting tomorrow, 4/15, until 4/26 BottleDrop is giving a 20% match to donated fun...
04/15/2026

Help SNACK fundraise with BottleDrop!

Starting tomorrow, 4/15, until 4/26 BottleDrop is giving a 20% match to donated funds! You can either get a blue bag to fill and return (text 971-202-0232 OR I’ll have some at Community Wellness Day this Saturday!) or donate money that's already in your green bag account online - just go to BottleDrop.com/donate and search for Western Oregon Center for Pediatric Therapeutic Lifestyle Change - but wait until tomorrow!

We appreciate your support!!

Take a trip around the world—through art!Join Art Around the World Kids Summer Camp, where creativity meets culture. Kid...
03/23/2026

Take a trip around the world—through art!

Join Art Around the World Kids Summer Camp, where creativity meets culture. Kids will explore different countries, styles, and traditions while making fun, hands-on projects!
📩 Reach out to Nicole for more information— Nicole.amuzu@gmail.com

UPCOMING EVENT!! On Saturday, May 9, Edible Landscapes will be hosting the annual spring edible garden festival at Mac M...
03/21/2026

UPCOMING EVENT!! On Saturday, May 9, Edible Landscapes will be hosting the annual spring edible garden festival at Mac Market. Central to this community event is the 4,000+ vegetable seedlings we give away. This is a FREE street festival that celebrates spring, gardening, and mothers.

It’s back! Do you have a child or grandchild? Introduce the youngster in your life to the beautiful Linfield University ...
03/19/2026

It’s back! Do you have a child or grandchild? Introduce the youngster in your life to the beautiful Linfield University campus at our annual Easter Egg Hunt. Gather with former, current and (hopefully) future Wildcats for an egg-cellent time!

When: Saturday, April 4 at 10 a.m. (rain or shine)
Where: Oak Grove at Linfield University,
900 SE Baker St, McMinnville
Who: Children - ages 10 and under

B.Y.O.B - Bring your own basket!

Children are welcome to start lining up at 9:45 a.m. and the hunt will begin around 10 a.m. There will be one section for children 5 and under, and one section for children ages 6-10. Be sure to bring your own basket!

Exciting news!! SNACK’s Nutrition Workbook for Kids is published and available on Amazon!The workbook is the official co...
01/27/2026

Exciting news!! SNACK’s Nutrition Workbook for Kids is published and available on Amazon!

The workbook is the official companion to our evidence based kids nutrition education curriculum - available to any kids 6-18 in Yamhill County (all program participants get the workbook for free!).

You can check it out at bit.ly/nutritionworkbook4kids

WE NEED YOUR HELP! SNACK and Edible Landscapes are installing raised garden beds in our community and we need volunteers...
07/17/2025

WE NEED YOUR HELP! SNACK and Edible Landscapes are installing raised garden beds in our community and we need volunteers to help execute!!

We need helpers on the following days:

- Friday 7/18 @ 9:30am in Amity
- Tuesday 7/22 @ 10am in Carlton
- Tuesday 7/22 @ 6pm in McMinnville
- Thursday 7/24 @ 10am in Amity
- Thursday 7/24 @ 1pm in McMinnville

Please let me (Shannon) know ASAP if you can help, or use the sign up genius link below!

Sign up: https://m.signupgenius.com/ #!/showSignUp/10C0944AFA722A1FEC16-57509176-yamhill

Friday morning Greeters! Graze Craze will be providing the FREE snacks at Family Health & Fitness Day on June 14! Come d...
06/06/2025

Friday morning Greeters! Graze Craze will be providing the FREE snacks at Family Health & Fitness Day on June 14! Come down to the Mac Community Center from 10-12 to try them out!

Check out this Baseball Camp!
06/05/2025

Check out this Baseball Camp!

Today is your last chance to sign up for our teen cooking classes! I’ve made some exceptions to include more people - 12...
05/28/2025

Today is your last chance to sign up for our teen cooking classes! I’ve made some exceptions to include more people - 12 year olds are welcome as well as anyone who can’t make all 4 classes - come when you can!

bit.ly/CANclass

The Student Nutrition and Activity Clinic for Kids (SNACK) has been awarded a $40,000 grant from Oregon Community Founda...
05/20/2025

The Student Nutrition and Activity Clinic for Kids (SNACK) has been awarded a $40,000 grant from Oregon Community Foundation to support free nutrition education for kids in Yamhill County. “This fund will support important work in our community to improve the health and wellness of our kids, teach them the foundations of nutrition, and build sustainable, lifelong healthy habits,” said Shannon Oddo, MScN, Executive Director, SNACK Program. The funding included support from the Roy and Diane Marvin Fund, Stuart and Leah Durkheimer Fund, and Clyde and Jerri Doctor Fund of Oregon Community Foundation.

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2435 NE Cumulus Avenue
McMinnville, OR
97128

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Monday 9am - 5pm
Tuesday 9am - 5pm
Wednesday 9am - 5pm
Thursday 9am - 5pm
Friday 9am - 5pm
Saturday 10am - 5pm
Sunday 8am - 8pm

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