University of Kentucky Extension Service Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program

In this episode, we dive deep into the UK SNAP-Ed program with our special guest, Jan Knappage. Jan shares valuable insights into the program's goals, initiatives, and how it's impacting communities across the state. SNAP-Ed stands for Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program - Education. It's a program that provides nutrition education to people who receive SNAP benefits. In Kentucky, the SNAP-Ed program is administered by the University of Kentucky (UK) and Kentucky State University (KSU) in partnership with the Department for Community Based Services (DCBS). What does the UK SNAP-Ed program offer? * Nutrition education: Provides information on healthy eating, meal planning, and budgeting. * Cooking classes: Teaches participants how to prepare healthy and affordable meals. * Farmer's market information: Helps people learn about and access fresh, local produce. * Other resources: Offers additional support and materials to promote healthy lifestyles. The goal of the program is to help people make healthier food choices and improve their overall well-being. The Kentucky Nutrition Education Program [https://kynep.ca.uky.edu/] University of Kentucky Cooperative Extension Service County Offices [https://extension.ca.uky.edu/county] Questions/Comments/Feedback/Suggestions for Topics: [email protected] Check us out on Instagram! [https://www.instagram.com/hortculturepodcast/]