Seed to Supper was co-created by the Oregon Food Bank and OSU Extension. Today, the program is entirely run by OSU Extension. We have pledged to maintain a focus on communities who have historically experienced disproportionate rates of hunger, including people of color, immigrants and refugees, trans and gender nonconforming communities, and single moms and caregivers.
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Food Security Resources
Online application for SNAP benefits: SNAP (Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program) is a federal program that helps millions of low-income Americans put food on the table. Apply for SNAP benefits online
Square Foot Gardening Foundation: Dedicated to educating on the importance of a plant-based diet and making nutritious food available both internationally and in low-income U.S. communities. Square Foot Gardening focuses on local resources and a simple gardening method that can be done in all types of outdoor spaces.
Childhood Food Insecurity - Professional & Continuing Education: Childhood Food Insecurity is a free online course developed in partnership with the Childhood Hunger Initiative of Oregon covering various topics associated with child health and wellness. The course covers food access and choices, the relationship between food insecurity and health and development, along with intervention strategies in circumstances of childhood hunger. Healthcare professionals seeking continuing medical education can earn valuable CME credit by taking an optional exam following the five online modules.
Seed to Supper is a beginning garden course focused on reducing food insecurity in Oregon. Learn more about the program, and how to become an official Seed to Supper provider.
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OSU Open Campus, Rural Community Explorer Program/Department of Human Development & Family Sciences, Assistant Professor of Practice, SNAP-Ed state team
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