SNAP-Ed, the nutrition education program run through the Washington State University extension, is broadening its outreach in Lewis County, aiming to help more people learn how to eat healthy on a budget.
“In Lewis County, 21 percent of individuals are on SNAP benefits, so fairly high,” said Elizabeth Stratton, the SNAP-Ed program manager for the region. “The places that we’re focusing SNAP-Ed work in Lewis County are in schools, farmers markets and food banks. … We’re helping to encourage them to eat healthy and stay physically active.”
The Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program is federally funded, providing benefits to help low-income individuals purchase basic food needs. SNAP-Ed seeks to bolster that assistance with education. The SNAP-Ed program is funded by the U.S. Department of Agriculture, Washington State University and local partners.
