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The goal of the SNAP-Ed Program is to improve the likelihood that persons eligible for SNAP will make nutritious food choices within a limited budget and choose physically active lifestyles consistent with the current Dietary Guidelines for Americans and the USDA food guidance. The SNAP-Ed Program is funded by the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) through a partnership with the SC Department of Social Services.
The focus of SNAP-Ed is to:
- Implement programs and promote health promotion activities to help the SNAP-Ed households establish healthy eating habits and a physically active lifestyle, and
- Help SNAP-Ed households at risk for nutrition-related chronic diseases, prevent or postpone the onset of disease by making healthier food choices and increasing physical activity.
SNAP-Ed programs focus on changing behaviors and all nutrition education and obesity prevention initiatives are evidenced-based.
Through a partnership with DSS, DPH SNAP Education initiatives provide direct nutrition education to SNAP-eligible participants in 21 counties. The staff provides nutrition education to children and adults throughout the life cycle.
For more information about our SNAP-Ed Program and available resources, please contact us:
- Email: SNAP-Ed@dph.sc.gov, or
- Toll-free number: 1-866-369-9333.