Nutrition Education (SNAP-Ed)

SNAP-Ed helps families make healthy food choices and be physically active.

SNAP-Ed is for people who have SNAP benefits.
SNAP-Ed can teach you how to make your SNAP dollars stretch, how to shop for and cook healthy meals, and ways to be physically active.
We work with Oregon State University Extension Services, Outside In and many other partners to provide SNAP-Ed activities that promote good health and nutrition.

Resources for families

Visit Food Hero to learn how to budget for, plan and create meals that are healthy, fun and culturally meaningful.

Food Hero website Héroe de Alimentos en español

Learn how to eat healthy with the MyPlate website or mobile app.

Learn what WIC provides for women, infants and children up to age five. Even if you don't qualify for SNAP, you may be eligible for WIC.

Oregon WIC Program

Find healthy recipes from these partner websites.

Food Hero recipes SNAP-Ed recipes

Resources for partners

Dietary Guidelines for Americans - Guidelines from the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA)
Team Nutrition – Support and technical assistance for child nutrition programs from USDA
Meal pattern and menu planning – Nutrition standards from the Child and Adult Care Food Program (CACFP)
Nutrition, Physical Activity and Obesity Prevention – Information from the Oregon Health Authority (OHA)
Other programs that provide nutrition education include:

The Oregon Department of Human Services (ODHS) does not discriminate against anyone. This means that ODHS will help all who qualify and will not treat anyone differently. See the USDA nondiscrimination statement for more information.