Eating well is important for everyone but can be a challenge for low-income families

and individuals. When a family cannot afford to buy adequate food, they may buy

inexpensive food with poor nutrient content to fend off hunger. This can result in a

high-calorie diet that can contribute to obesity and diabetes.

The Food Bank of Delaware provides nutrition education to low-income people through

SNAP or the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (formerly known as Food

Stamps). In Delaware the program is called the Food Supplement Program or FSP.

For more information on applying for FSP click here.

The goal of SNAP Education is to encourage participants to make healthy food choices

within a limited budget. All education materials are consistent with the current Dietary

Guidelines for Americans and the USDA’s MyPyramid. Programs focus on four areas:

1. Dietary Quality.
2. Shopping Behavior/Food Resource Management
3. Food Security
4. Food Safety

SNAP education sessions can be scheduled with our network of 346 hunger-relief

program partners and can be modified to meet the needs of their clients. Sessions

can range from 30 minutes to 2 hours and include discussions, food

demonstrations and hands-on activities. Audiences include, children, teens,

pregnant women, adults and seniors.

For more information to schedule or participate in a class, contact:

New Castle County, Beverly Jackey RD, Community Nutritionist
(302) 444-8125 or bjackey@fbd.org

Kent and Sussex Counties, Lisa Harkins, Community Nutritionist
(302) 393-2013 or lharkins@fbd.org