In this episode, Tammy Brunelle and Kim Eshleman join us to unpack the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program’s education arm, SNAP-Ed, and its role in promoting healthier communities. We explore how SNAP-Ed goes beyond food assistance to support nutrition education, policy, systems, and environmental changes that make healthy choices more accessible. They share powerful stories from their work, highlighting how small shifts can spark broader transformation. We also talk about why community-driven solutions matter, how SNAP and SNAP-Ed work together, and what the future of this work might look like.

Learn more about Tammy and Kim’s work below:

Tammy Brunelle’s NC State Bio Page: https://cals.ncsu.edu/agricultural-and-human-sciences/people/tammy-chase-brunelle/

Kim Eshleman’s NC State Bio Page: https://cals.ncsu.edu/agricultural-and-human-sciences/people/keshlem/

The Science That Feeds Us podcast brings together extension agents, faculty specialists, and scientists for interdisciplinary conversations on emerging trends in agriculture and the food system. Designed to inform and engage both professionals and curious consumers, we highlight the stories behind the science to build deeper connections to food and agriculture research. The Science That Feeds Us is supported by NC State Extension and NC State University.

Edited and Produced by: Bhavisha Gulabrai

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