Community Nutrition Education RI

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.

05/29/2025

RI SNAP-Ed loves working with our community partners to help make lasting change in the community. The train-the-trainer model allows accurate and reliable nutrition information to be taught by more people, reaching more of the community. Thank you for collaborating with us!

05/28/2025

If you receive SNAP, your school-age children are automatically eligible for SUN Bucks. You won’t need to apply. Find out more: https://dhs.ri.gov/sun-bucks