MSU Extension SNAP-Ed

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  Michigan Land Grants work to expand tribal members' access to traditional foods

  Published on June 6, 2025
  A pilot project demonstrated the potential for land-grant institutions to come together in service of tribal communities and the clear demand for culturally grounded food access programs

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  Six food assistance programs for Michigan residents with limited income

  Published on June 6, 2025
  Discover programs that can help you eat well while stretching your food dollars.

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  How to master meal planning

  Published on May 30, 2025
  Save time and money with these meal preparation tips and free resources that support healthy eating.

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  School meals get a familiar upgrade in Muskegon County

  Published on April 22, 2025
  Muskegon Area Intermediate School District partners with Michigan State University Extension SNAP-Ed to address cultural inclusivity in school meals.

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  Community coaching for meaningful change

  Published on April 10, 2025
  MSU Extension SNAP-Ed and community partners leverage mini-grants for greater impact.

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  Are frozen and canned fruits and vegetables healthy?

  Published on March 17, 2025
  Canned fruits and vegetables are healthy and cost effective.

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  Pregnancy and workplace rights

  Published on January 8, 2025
  Under the Pregnant Workers Fairness Act of 2023, employers are required to provide reasonable accommodations to their employees for performing their job duties during pregnancy.

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  Breakfast tips to save time and energy

  Published on January 8, 2025
  Get your day started with these breakfast ideas.

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  Supporting lactating parents at a Michigan farmers market

  Published on November 11, 2024
  Mama’s Lexington Farmers' Market introduced a lactation tent to support families who attend the market.

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  MSU Extension’s free online program brings nutrition education to the public

  Published on November 11, 2024
  My Way to Wellness provides guidance for better nutrition, food safety, and active living through a free online program.

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  Navigating Nutrition Misinformation

  Published on October 10, 2024
  Tips for discerning nutrition facts from fiction in the digital age.

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  Glick Philanthropies awards MSU Extension $10,000 grant for nutrition education

  Published on June 26, 2024
  The award will help support Cooking Matters ® programming across Michigan.

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  How MSU Extension and Greater Lansing Food Bank support the right to food

  Published on June 13, 2023
  By creating meaningful, culturally preferred resources, the Greater Lansing Food Bank's Garden Project cultivates a sense of belonging among Lansing’s newest Americans.

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  MSU Extension and tribal partners highlight Indigenous foods through Cooking Matters program

  Published on May 15, 2023
  To include more traditional Indigenous foods in Cooking Matters recipes, MSU Extension nutrition educators worked with staff from Bay Mills, Hannahville, Pokagon and Little Traverse Bay tribes.

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  New self-paced online nutrition class available for Upper Peninsula residents

  Published on May 11, 2023
  My Way to Wellness is a free online nutrition class available for people living in Michigan's Upper Peninsula.

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  Fighting food insecurity as added SNAP benefits expire

  Published on March 13, 2023
  As Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program — or SNAP — benefits are reduced for many Michiganders, food budgeting resources and tips can make a big difference in addressing food insecurity.

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  Healthy food for all

  Published on December 16, 2022
  How one rural school community is taking action to support food and nutrition security.

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  Lundeen receives MSU Extension Innovative Technology Award at Fall Extension Conference

  Published on September 30, 2021
  Norma Lundeen received the MSU Extension Innovative Technology Award for her partnership with the SNAP Program during the annual Fall Extension Conference held virtually on Sept. 28.

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  MSU Extension focuses on food access for all

  Published on August 4, 2021
  From farmers market vouchers to innovative meal delivery services, MSU Extension is committed to helping Michiganders access healthy and nutritious foods.

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  New online nutrition class in American Sign Language

  Published on June 15, 2021
  Eat Healthy Be Active in American Sign Language is a video-based nutrition class with live support as needed for SNAP-Ed participants.