URI SNAP-Ed, along with URI EFNEP, provides interactive community nutrition education programming to low-income families and groups throughout Rhode Island.
Providence, RI
Joined February 2011
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URI Nutrition Ed retweeted
📢 Please share & encourage others to attend our discussion on the local impact of proposed federal cuts.
Now is the time to sound the alarm. Cuts to SNAP, Medicaid, and more could have devastating effects on Rhode Islanders.
3/14 | 10AM | Register: us02web.zoom.us/webinar/regi…
URI Nutrition Ed retweeted
We are excited to announce that Central Falls is transitioning to a new, secure, and recognizable email domain: city.centralfallsri.gov. This change is part of our ongoing efforts to enhance security and improve communication with our community.
What you can expect (🧵1/5)
URI Nutrition Ed retweeted
The National Night Out Event has been canceled due to weather.
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El evento National Night Out ha sido cancelado debido al clima.
We had a blast this summer with your campers!
Making the healthy choice, the easy choice 🍎 🥕🫑 🥦
.@RISNPEd thank you for your support of YWCA/Nickerson Community Center and the families we serve. Our campers gained knowledge about the importance of nutrition, healthy eating and staying active. #OnAMission
Farmers Markets are fun for everyone-
Come visit one this week in honor of National Farmers Market Week and stop by the SNAP Ed table to learn more about healthy eating on a budget and try one of our tasty recipe samples!
Happy National Farmers Market Week! As the heart of our local food system, farmers markets play an essential role in local food economy, regional food development and American agriculture. Be sure to stop by your local farmers market this week ➡️ usdalocalfoodportal.com
ALT Celebrate National Farmers Market Week
Join us for a great online class all about eating healthy on a budget- available in English AND Spanish!
Join @RISNPEd for a virtual class on “Eat Well, Spend Less” this week. See the flier for information on signing up for the upcoming class, also available in Spanish.
dhs.ri.gov/uri-snap-ed-july-…
Summer time is here!
Let’s keep our kids growing, learning, and playing with nutritious meals all season! 🌞🍏
#RIFamilies #SummerEBT #SUNBucks #HealthyKids #RhodeIsland
News release: Governor McKee, DHS Announce Additional Food Benefits (SUN Bucks) for Eligible Children this Summer. Learn more here: dhs.ri.gov/press-releases/go…
URI Nutrition Ed retweeted
Game, set, match! 🎾 Our city's new tennis courts are officially open! Time to serve up some fun down at Sacred Heart! Thank you @RhodeIslandDEM @NHPRIHealth and @usta for making this project possible!
🌟 Join us on April 25th for a night of FREE community learning: Behind the Lunch Line: Understanding and Overcoming School Lunch Obstacles.
🌟 Come see and taste what’s being served for lunch plates 🍽️
We look forward to seeing you there!
Today we are kicking off a "Meet The Team" Series: This week we are spotlighting Ruthann!
Get to know the face behind the nutrition knowledge and stay tunned for more inspiring team spotlights every week 🍇🌽🥦 – at Providence, RI
Next up, we have Heidi!
She is our wonderful SNAP-Ed Program Coordinator, read below to get to know more about her. 🥕 🍎 🍌
💭Have you heard of the NEW Eat Well, Be Well incentive program?
💰Earn money back on your EBT card for purchasing fresh fruits and vegetables.
✅ For those currently on SNAP, you’re already enrolled!
Become a valuable resource for your community's well-being! Join our FREE series to learn more about food/nutrition, healthy cooking, and effective budgeting. Register now or feel free to reach out:
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Our educators had a great time engaging with families + serving homemade applesauce at the @CFRI1834 Friendship Site yesterday, thank you for having us!
For more tasty recipes, visit the link in our bio 🍎 – at Providence, RI
Watch and learn this simple technique to easily peel plantains for your favorite dishes or check out our website for healthy recipes like tostones, mofonguitos and more!
youtu.be/uCER_urZad4?si=suOQ… via @YouTube
With the rising costs of groceries, using the unit price may help stretch your dollar! 💵 🛒
For more information/tips on budgeting and low cost healthy recipes , check out our website: web.uri.edu/community-nutrit…
