Community Nutrition Education RI

09/30/2025

Sadly, federal funding for SNAP-Ed ends today, September 30, 2025, following the passage of H.R.1. In Rhode Island, we are fortunate to have unspent funds that will be used to gradually wind down programs, create sustainable resources for future community use, and support partners and Rhode Islanders for a bit longer.

09/24/2025

Peaches are still in season! 🍑 Come shop and prepare this creamy, refreshing & cream smoothie popsicle with me! Craving more ideas? Head to our website for easy smoothie recipes that double as delicious popsicles! Search Peaches and Cream on our website for the full recipe ☀️ 🍁

09/18/2025

Want to take advantage of all the delicious and nutrition local produce this fall but not sure if you can afford it or how to get it? Check out this guide for more on how to access local produce and how to prepare it! Share this with a friend : )

👉 Search for a recipe by ingredient here: https://web.uri.edu/community-nutrition/recipes/

09/16/2025

Need some school lunch ideas? It is a few weeks into school - here are some ideas to change up the lunchbox!

👉 Click on our bio or go to https://web.uri.edu/community-nutrition/recipes/ for more!

07/02/2025

RI SNAP-Ed works with state and community partners to make community change that influences long lasting health benefits. Learn about the Little Harvest Produce Box and how it is changing the habits of young children. #

06/27/2025

SNAP Outreach is a great resource if you have questions about applying for SNAP or your SNAP benefits! We love referring people to them!

Need help with SNAP? SNAP Community Outreach Partners support the work of DHS by helping families and individuals connect with critical food benefits. Reach out to an outreach partner today! Learn more at: https://dhs.ri.gov/programs-and-services/supplemental-nutrition-assistance-program-snap/snap-outreach-toolkit

06/18/2025

SUN Bucks info below!

06/09/2025

Feeding a family on a budget takes skill. RI SNAP-Ed gathers parents and caregivers together to learn and share tips for meal planning, shopping on a budget, and introducing new healthy foods to kids.

06/05/2025

Did you know that every state, DC and Guam have a SNAP-Ed program? Check out how many people are reached nationally, what behavior changes are made, how SNAP-Ed works within the community, and collaborative ways SNAP-Ed works with other programs to maximize change!

06/04/2025

RI SNAP-Ed loves working with our community partners to help strengthen where people live, work, play, learn, and shop. Signs are a great way to share information- they help encourage healthy choices and habits that can improve health outcomes.

06/03/2025

Curious about SNAP-Ed and who we reach, where we are, what impact we are having? Check out our 2024 Impact Report!

Picture 1: how many people we reached and community partners we worked with
Picture 2: why nutrition education is helpful and how we collaborate with Rhode Islanders
Picture 3: Where in the state we are and types of settings you will find us!
Picture 4: Impact data showcasing participants improving their healthy habits
Picture 5: A spotlight on a partnership with Woonsocket Head Start Child Development Association
Picture 6: A spotlight on a partnership with the Pawtucket Central Falls HEZ,

06/02/2025

We love when youth learn nutrition information and share it with their family at home.
RI SNAP-Ed works throughout the state to provide fun and interactive workshops to youth in school, at afterschool programs, and during summer camps. Positive behavior changes matter to lifelong health.