Anna facilitated her **first** FSTP in Stanislaus County last week. Her RD knowledge and bubbly personality were both a hit! We graduated 12 participants representing local agencies that lead cooking and nutrition education for community members. To learn more about our trainings, visit our NEW site.
Food Smarts Performance on Display at SNEB Conference
Happiness is finding a CDPH poster at SNEB highlighting effective curricula and seeing how well Food Smarts performed!
Searching for the Rainbow at Sherman Elementary Garden Club
When the last bell rang on Friday releasing students for the weekend in south San Diego, kindergarteners, first graders, and second graders sprinted out from their classrooms and into the school garden. Early arrivers excitedly argued over who got to water the plants with the giant garden hose first. More students skipped in with big grins, eager […]
Food Smarts Training Program Graduates New Local Agency Representatives
by Monica Bhagwan On May 21st and 22nd, Leah’s Pantry hosted its twice-yearly Food Smarts Training Program (FSTP). Our partner, the San Francisco-Marin Food Bank graciously hosted us for two full and engaging days. FSTP is an opportunity for Leah’s Pantry to share the knowledge we have acquired and the curriculum we have developed over […]
Empowering Individuals to Make Healthy Choices and Changes
By Monica Bhagwan While talking about and teaching others about good food is a passion for Leah’s Pantry staff, we also want to know that the knowledge we share improves the lives of those we serve. I am proud to be part of a team that takes our mission of empowering people to make healthy […]
Integrating SMART Goals into Nutrition Education
by Ellen Garcia Last week, Leah’s Pantry hosted its second professional development webinar for nutrition educators, “Dream Big, Start Small: Integrating SMART Goals into Nutrition Education.” Leah’s Pantry Food Smarts training has emphasized SMART Goals for years as a tool for helping workshop participants move towards long-lasting behavior change. We know that without tools such […]
