Welcome to our new website
Welcome back! Wow, do we have a lot to share. Read on to find out what we’ve been up to and learn more about our NEW site! You may have noticed a new look to our site. This is because…
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Healthy, No-Cook Holiday Snacks
These fun and tasty snacks will not only delight your child but your holidays as well. They are packed with nutrients and vitamins. Have your child join in preparing these fruit and veggie creations that will become a family favorite. …
Cauliflower Power
Happy Fall, families! I hope you have had a chance to visit your local farmers’ market this season. There are so many delicious fruits and vegetables to enjoy. If you need help finding a farmers’ market near you, use DTAFinder to locate…
Autumn Means Apples
Fall in New England is a magical time! We love to bundle up in warm sweaters, enjoy pumpkin-spice everything, and head to the farm for a family trip of apple-picking. This month, let’s discover some unique facts about apples, their…
Buy Locally Grown Fruits and Vegetables
Farmers’ Markets give us the opportunity to purchase fresh and delicious fruit and vegetables grown right in Massachusetts. Read on to find out the who, what, where, why, and how to best use your SNAP and HIP dollars. First a…
SNAP-Ed is celebrating 30 years since its launch. Happy Anniversary SNAP-Ed! #SNAPEd30
Anniversaries give us the chance to look back and reflect. In this post, we’re going to see how the past 30 years have helped shape SNAP-Ed to be the dynamic powerhouse it is today. Read on to find out more! …
Let’s Celebrate National Fresh Fruit and Vegetable Month!
Families, we have made it to June and your children will soon be enjoying their summer vacation! It’s the perfect time to celebrate National Fresh Fruit and Vegetable month with some fun activities. This blog will share five easy and…
Let’s Garden!
Have you ever wanted to start a garden but didn’t know where or how to start? Did you know we live in a state with lots of resources for gardeners like us (new ones!)? Read on to find out how…
Dietary Diversity
Since April is Celebrate Diversity Month let’s talk about Dietary Diversity! Dietary diversity is another name for a well-balanced diet. This means we need to include all five food groups in our meals across breakfast, lunch, dinner, and snacks. Our…
Sharing Your Family’s Cultural Foods and Cooking Traditions with Children
This month Massachusetts SNAP-Ed is joining in on the celebration of National Nutrition Month. We will be having a series of blogs on a variety of topics including Eating a Variety of Nutritious Foods, Healthy Physical Activity Goals, Planning Your…