FSNE
Issue
Limited income households often find it challenging to stretch food resources to cover the entire month, even when they receive food stamps. Some of these households include children, senior citizens and disabled individuals. Many limited income individuals are also being employed, although not at a living wage. As family members are employed, less time at home demands greater efficiency with food resource management. Food resource management is a critical skill for limited resource Montanans.
What has been done?
FSNE partners with numerous community agencies and organizations to optimize effective programming. Our program works to effect positive behavior changes in participants concerning nutrition and physical activity. The Montana Food Stamp Nutrition Education program provides educational programs for food stamp households and those eligible. In 30 counties, paraprofessionals (nutrition assistants) provide a series of lessons or single demonstrations with practical information and skill-building tips for choosing better foods, food handling, food storage and food safety practices. (FSNE Program Impact)
MSU Extension Nutrition Education Programs
Did you know MSU extension offers classes to support health enhancement in your school? For 1st, 3rd and 5th grade levels, we offer:
*Nutrition education integrated with comprehensive health education
*Hands-on, behavior based learning
*Developmentally appropriate activities
*Appealing, healthy foods for students to taste and enjoy
*Weekly visits by a trained MSU nutrition program staff; 45-60 minutes per lesson, 6 lessons
*Family newsletters
*Limited physical activity integrated into lessons
*Pre and post evaluations of student habits and knowledge
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If you would like more information about the FSNE program or would like to arrange a series of nutrition classes for a small group, please contact Ginger Pitts gpitts@montana.edu (406) 675-2700 x1212
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Food Safety
ServeSafe and Montana Food Safety Works
Show your commitment to food safety by taking the first step – take a class in food safety. Feel confident in the food you purchase, cook, and serve to your friends, neighbors, or customers. We can provide the following food safety education in a four hour course:
Food safety principles
Sanitation
Foodborne illness
Safe food handling
Receiving
Food storage
Cooking
Holding foods for hot and cold service
Serving foods
Training is available for powwow food vendors and community kitchens. Call to schedule your class today.
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