Stories of Change

Partner Content The Greater Flint Health Coalition’s work in gardens grew out of its SNAP-Ed direct education programming like Fresh Conversations and Rec-Connect™, pictured here at Burton Senior Activity Center. Second Wave - MichiganHealthy Communities

Gardens growing change in Flint

Estelle SlootmakerWednesday, March 15, 2023
Partner Content Third-grade students at Neinas Dual Language Learning Academy in Detroit trying a yummy fruity roll-up tasting. Second Wave - MichiganHealthy Communities

Detroit Public Schools Community District Farm-to-School initiatives grow through SNAP-Ed

Estelle SlootmakerWednesday, January 18, 2023
Partner Content Participants enjoy BMCC's 13 Moons of Anishinaabe programming. Second Wave - MichiganHealthy Communities

Bay Mills Community College SNAP-Ed programs inspire healthy living

Estelle SlootmakerThursday, November 3, 2022
Partner Content Children enjoy a StoryWalk®. Second Wave - MichiganHealthy Communities

Dearborn nonprofit forges relationships to inspire healthy living

Estelle SlootmakerThursday, October 13, 2022
Partner Content A farm stand at Butzel Family Recreation Center in Detroit, sponsored by Henry Ford Health, Come Play Detroit, and Eastern Market. Second Wave - MichiganHealthy Communities

Henry Ford Health SNAP-Ed collaborations creating healthy change

Estelle SlootmakerMonday, August 8, 2022
Partner Content A father selects fresh-picked radishes at a local farm stand. Second Wave - MichiganHealthy Communities

Creating sustainable, local food systems through food policy councils

Estelle SlootmakerWednesday, May 25, 2022
Partner Content Families enjoying fresh fruits and vegetables at a local farm stand. Second Wave - MichiganHealthy Communities

The intersection of communities, educators, and food policy councils for just, healthy food systems

Estelle SlootmakerMonday, May 23, 2022
Partner Content Jake Williams, Gleaners Community Food Bank nutrition education manager, and Bridget Brown, director for Gleaners' Food Secure Livingston program, at Shared Harvest Pantry in Howell. Second Wave - MichiganHealthy Communities

SNAP-Ed inspires healthy eating in Southeast Michigan food pantries

Estelle SlootmakerThursday, April 14, 2022
Partner Content Children in the Three Sisters Garden in Buckley. Second Wave - MichiganHealthy Communities

SNAP-Ed programs grow change in Michigan's northwestern rural communities

Estelle SlootmakerWednesday, April 6, 2022
Partner Content Signage promoting physical activity in Baldwin. Rural Innovation ExchangeHealthy Communities

District Health Department #10 builds healthier communities in 10 Michigan counties

Estelle SlootmakerThursday, March 24, 2022
Partner Content Signage promoting physical activity in Baldwin. Second Wave - MichiganHealthy Communities

District Health Department #10 builds healthier communities in 10 Michigan counties

Estelle SlootmakerTuesday, March 22, 2022
Partner Content Students participate in an Apple Crunch Fall Festival facilitated by Traverse City Area Public Schools. Rural Innovation ExchangeKids and Education

Traverse City Area Public Schools becoming a healthier place to learn

Estelle SlootmakerThursday, March 17, 2022
Partner Content Students at Flint's Brownell STEM Academy participate in MI Apple Crunch Day. Second Wave - MichiganHealthy Communities

Genesee County organizations collaborate to create healthy local places

Estelle SlootmakerMonday, March 14, 2022
Partner Content Students participate in an Apple Crunch Fall Festival facilitated by Traverse City Area Public Schools. Second Wave - MichiganHealthy Communities

Traverse City Area Public Schools becoming a healthier place to learn

Estelle SlootmakerThursday, March 10, 2022
Partner Content Mickenzy Crowder, Tiffany Jackson, Alexandria Rowe, Janiyah Sherrill, Faith Smith, and Xynese Frazier are among the student leaders helping implement Rec-Connect™ physical activity programming in Detroit schools. Second Wave - MichiganKids and Education

Rec-Connect™ empowers Detroit high school student leaders to foster physical activity among peers

Estelle SlootmakerWednesday, February 23, 2022
Partner Content KISD Nutrition Educator Amy Klinkoski at the Kentwood Farmers Market at the Kent District Library's Kentwood branch. Second Wave - MichiganHealthy Communities

Collaboration with libraries extends Kent ISD's SNAP-Ed reach

Estelle SlootmakerMonday, February 7, 2022
Feature Story A student participates in a Pick a better snack™ session presented by the Battle Creek Family YMCA. Second Wave - MichiganHealthy Communities

Battle Creek Family YMCA changes palates one vegetable at a time

Estelle SlootmakerMonday, January 24, 2022
Partner Content A new assessment conducted by the Gratiot-Isabella Regional Education Service District considered physical activity assets in Clare, such as this playscape at Shamrock Park. Second Wave - MichiganHealthy Communities

Gratiot-Isabella Regional Education Service District promotes active, healthy communities

Estelle SlootmakerTuesday, December 28, 2021
Partner Content The EUPISD LifeSPAN team collaborated with other area organizations to host a Color Run/Walk last August. Second Wave - MichiganHealthy Communities

SNAP-Ed Eastern U.P. LifeSPAN team is helping to get the U.P. active

Estelle SlootmakerMonday, December 27, 2021
Partner Content Flint Mayor Sheldon Neeley (in red tie) joins SNAP-Ed Nutrition Educator Amanda Mattila and residents during a Fresh Conversations session at Hasselbring Senior Center in Flint. Second Wave - MichiganHealthy Communities

Greater Flint Health Coalition + SNAP-Ed = a healthier community

Estelle SlootmakerThursday, December 2, 2021
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