Community Health and Food Access Program offered at WSU Clallam County Extension
Community Health and Food Access Program offered at WSU Clallam County Extension
1914 West 18th Street, Port Angeles, WA 98363
Located on W 18th Street next to the PUD Port Angeles Warehouse and the Juvenile Services Center.
Eligibility
Hours
Application process
Call for more information.
Fees
None.
Service area
Clallam, WA
Description
Provides a variety of ways for the community to gain reliable research-based nutrition, food preservation, and food safety information. Programs Include: - The Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program Education (SNAP-Ed) program provides eligible groups assistance in developing and implementing strategies, programs, and policies to improve nutrition and increase physical activity. It can also provide practical, hands-on nutrition education to individuals receiving or eligible to receive Washington Basic Food (food stamps) and schools where 50% or more of students receive free or reduced lunches. This nutrition education program reaches youth and adults in the Clallam community with information to help participants practice healthy eating habits and choose physically active lifestyles. - Food Preservation and Safety program provides research-based, laboratory tested, up-to-date information to help while canning at home. WSU resources are listed for canning, drying, freezing, pickling, fermenting, jams and jellies, curing and smoking foods.
What's Here
Providing organization
WSU Clallam County Extension Office
WSU Clallam County Extension programs connect the people and communities of Clallam County with the knowledge base of Washington State University to promote quality of life and advance economic well-being through fostering inquiry, learning, and the application of research. Clallam Extension engages with the community through 4H, Master Gardeners, School Gardens, Gleaning, Snap Ed Nutrition Education, and Resources about pest management, composting and drought management for small farmers and backyard gardeners.