Who We Are

FoodWIse (formerly the Wisconsin Nutrition Education Program) works to meet the diverse needs of low-income Wisconsin residents by providing nutrition education in various community settings. For over 20 years, the Wood County FoodWIse program has been helping limited-resource individuals and families choose healthful diets, purchase and prepare healthful foods, handle food safely, and become more food-secure by spending their food dollars wisely. Every year, thousands of educational contacts are made in Wood County by our nutrition educators at various community locations.

Who and Where We Teach

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Youth: Hundreds of school-age kids receive nutrition education lessons each year at qualifying elementary schools. We also teach at Head Start and at youth summer programs throughout the county. Youth learn how to make healthy food choices and basic food safety practices.

Parents: We provide interactive nutrition education to parents of young children at various locations throughout the county including WIC, Head Start, the YMCA and area schools. A variety of topics are covered including feeding infants and young children, preparing healthy meals and snacks, stretching food dollars, strategies for shopping and family meal times.

Seniors: We also provide education at various senior sites throughout the county. Seniors learn food safety practices and ways to stretch their food dollars. They are also encouraged to make healthy food choices such as increasing fruit, vegetable and whole grain consumption.

Other Programs for Adults: We teach at local food pantries, community meal sites and technical colleges. We partner with many different county and Extension programs to offer nutrition education to FoodShare recipients or other eligible individuals. Most education centers on managing food dollars, and choosing healthy foods.

Staff

If you have any questions regarding the Wood County FoodWIse Program, please contact: