FoodWIse (SNAP-Ed) Nutrition Education
FoodWIse Mission
To advance healthy eating habits, active lifestyles and healthy community environments for low-income families through nutrition education at the individual, community and systems levels.
We Serve
- Parents and caregivers of children
- School-age youth
- Adults without children
- Older adults
Our Programs Are
- Unbiased
- Commercial free
- Evidence based
- Responsive to local needs
Douglas County, WI Food & Clothing Resource Guide
Produced by UW-Madison Extension Douglas County
If you see changes that need to be made, please contact our office/media associate Ellen Chicka at ellen.chicka@wisc.edu or 715-395-1363.
StrongBodies Strength Training Virtual Class
Join us for the StrongBodies Program!
StrongBodies has been shown to increase strength, muscle mass, and bone density. Classes are held twice weekly and include progressive resistance training, balance training, and flexibility exercises.
Dates: April 1-June 26, 2025
Time: Tuesdays and Thursdays 9-10:20 a.m.
Register online at https://go.wisc.edu/gb1m1k
Teen Cuisine Cooking Class at Superior Middle School
For students going into grades 6-8, join UW-Madison Extension Douglas County Food Wise Educators
June 23-26 & June 30-July 3 (Mon-Thurs) 8 sessions
Noon-1:30 p.m.
Superior Middle School FACE Classroom
No transportation provided
Open to the first 21 students registered
We will teach you about nutrition and healthy cooking through our series of eight classes. You will be able to make your own healthy snacks at home using the skills you learned. You are invited to gather with your friends to spend time cooking, sharing, and exploring together.
Questions? Call our office at 715-395-1363.
Gardening and Staying Active
Gardening can be a great way to grow food. SNAP can be used to purchase food seeds. This gives people an option to increase the fruits and vegetables that are available to them. You can find resources related to gardening in the SNAP-Ed Library.
Being active is an important part of a healthy lifestyle. Physical activity is both fun and healthy! These SNAP-Ed program resources teach important physical activity concepts. Additionally, SNAP-Ed funds projects from active transport to using parks and public spaces.
How Are We Funded?
FoodWIse is Federally funded by the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program-Education (SNAP-Ed) and the Expanded Food and Nutrition Education Program (EFNEP).
What Is SNAP-Ed?
Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program Education (SNAP-Ed) is an evidence-based program that helps people lead healthier lives. SNAP-Ed teaches people using or eligible for SNAP about good nutrition and how to make their food dollar stretch further. SNAP-Ed participants also learn to be physically active.
To arrange a workshop/training or ask a question contact:
Julie Montgomery
UW-Madison Extension Douglas County
FoodWIse Coordinator
1313 Belknap St Room 107
Superior, WI 54880
julie.montgomery@wisc.edu
715-395-1427
Tarah Nichols
UW-Madison Extension Douglas County
FoodWIse Educator
1313 Belknap St Room 107
Superior, WI 54880
tarah.nichols@wisc.edu
715-395-7443
