WSU Extension Snohomish County SNAP-Ed

11/17/2025

From your friends at Snohomish County SNAP-Ed, thank you for your support.
On September 30th, SNAP-Ed lost federal funding, and the end of this month marks the end of our program in Snohomish County. For many years, this program helped families in Washington and Snohomish County make smart food choices, cook tasty and healthy meals, and stay active. We couldn’t have done it without you—our amazing partners, communities, and friends. We are incredibly grateful for all your collaboration and support.
Visit WAsnap-ed.org/live-well to find recipes, tips, and resources and follow Snohomish County WSU Extension for any updates on nutrition education and food access support in Snohomish County.

11/04/2025

10/30/2025

Federal funding for SNAP-Ed concluded Oct. 1, 2025, marking a profound change for WSU Extension and the Washington communities it served. The program leaves behind empowered families, youth, and strengthened local food systems.

08/28/2025

Join us for our last POP club of the year!

Final POP Kids Club of the Season!

Join us this Thursday, August 28th, for our last Power of Produce Kids Club activity of the summer! 🥕🍓 It’s been such a joy watching our young market-goers learn, taste, and explore fresh local foods all season long.

A huge shoutout to our incredible SHS & GPHS interns 🙌 and the WSU Extension Snohomish County SNAP-Ed program 💚 for helping us host this fun, educational treat for kiddos while school was out.

Don’t miss this final chance for kids to join in on the POP fun — see you at the market! 🌻✨

07/31/2025

Use your benefits at the farmers market!

EBT/SNAP + Market Match
Swipe your EBT card at the info booth → get EBT tokens + SNAP Market Match dollars → buy fruits, veggies, herbs, and seeds.

WIC and Senior FMNP
Use your card with vendors showing the WIC/FMNP sign → buy fresh produce and herbs.

💚 Stretch your dollars and eat local!

07/23/2025

Tomatoes are juicy, sun-kissed veggies that taste best when stored just right.

Here’s how to keep your tomatoes tasty:

• Let them sit on the counter until they’re ripe—don’t put them in the fridge right away. Once they feel soft and smell sweet, you can put them in the fridge to make them last longer.
• When you’re ready to eat them, take them out and let them warm up first so they taste their best.
• Don’t keep tomatoes in plastic bags or closed containers—they need to breathe!

Tomatoes can be yummy for sandwiches, pasta, or salads. Keeping them fresh means less waste and more flavor!

07/17/2025

Have you seen those small green fruits with papery skins? They’re called tomatillos, and they’re a little like tomatoes—but more sour and perfect for making tasty sauces!

Tomatillos have vitamin C and antioxidants that help your body stay strong and fight off sickness. They don’t have many calories, but they sure do have a lot of flavor.

Yummy Ways to Use Tomatillos
• Make green salsa for tacos or enchiladas
• Add them to soup or stew for a tangy taste
• Roast them with garlic and chili for a smoky flavor
• Chop them up raw for a crunchy, sour salad topping

07/08/2025

Yay, it’s July! Summertime in Washington is full of fresh fruits and vegetables. Here’s a few to look forward to this month:

Cucumbers – Great for keeping cool and hydrated. Add slices to water with lemon or herbs for a refreshing drink.

Raspberries – These soft, sweet berries taste great in yogurt, pancakes, or salads. They’re good for your heart and packed with healthy nutrients.

Stone Fruit – Apricots, peaches, nectarines, cherries
These fruits have hard seeds inside and give stone fruits their name. Juicy and sweet, they are perfect for desserts or even with cheese!

Summer Squash – These include varieties like crookneck, zucchini, straightneck, and patty pan squash. Pick smaller ones for better taste and texture.

Tomatillos – These small green fruits are a bit tangy and sweet. They’re awesome in salsas, dips, or sauces.

Tomatoes – These come in nearly every color of the rainbow and taste great in lots of meals—try them with scrambled eggs!

06/26/2025

Energy bites

Ingredients
1 cup oats (quick-cooking or old fashioned rolled)
⅓ cup chopped almonds or other nuts or seeds
⅓ cup peanut butter
3 Tablespoons honey (see Notes)
⅓ cup dried cranberries or other dried fruit

Directions
Wash hands with soap and water.
In a medium bowl, combine all ingredients until well mixed.
Form about 2 Tablespoons of mixture into a ball and place on a baking sheet. Repeat with remaining mixture to make 16 balls.
Refrigerate for 30 minutes.

Notes
Honey is not recommended for children under 1 year old.
To avoid sticky fingers, keep the oatmeal balls cool until ready to eat.
Use sunflower seed butter or other nut butters instead of peanut butter.

Recipe from www.foodhero.org

06/24/2025

Find the summer meals site near you!

06/20/2025

Did you know that your kiddo can earn $2 to spend at the Snohomish Farmer's Market? 🤩 Starting next week, join us at the Power of Produce kid's club booth for a free, short activity about food, farming, and or health. In return, each time they do the activity they will get a $2 token to spend on fruits or veggies at the market!
We hope to see you there!
This institution is an equal opportunity provider. This material was funded by USDA's Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program - SNAP. If you need a reasonable accommodation or language access to participate in this event, please contact Kaytlynn Galvez, SNAP-Ed Specialist, at [email protected] or (425) 357-6021 no later than two weeks prior to the club. Language access services, such as interpretation or translation of vital information, will be provided free of charge to limited English proficient individuals upon request.

06/18/2025

Have you heard of Bok choy?
Also called Chinese cabbage, Bok choy is a leafy green vegetable that grows well in Washington and is in season in the spring and early summer, including right here in Snohomish County.

Bok choy has crisp white stalks and dark green leaves. It has a mild flavor and is delicious both raw and cooked. You can eat the whole plant—and it’s packed with vitamins A and C!

Cooking Bok Choy
• Rinse well to remove any dirt between the stalks
• Trim off the root end
• Chop into pieces or cook whole (baby Bok choy works great!)
• Stir-fry, steam, roast, or add to soups

It cooks quickly and pairs well with garlic, ginger, and soy sauce. Try it in a simple stir-fry or tossed into noodle bowls!