Leah's Pantry

Tune in to the season two finale of Stocking the Pantry, “Uplifting Tribal Youth Through Community Gardening.” In this episode, we dive deeper into the community garden conversation and explore how gardening can support Indigenous youth. Host Carlos sits down with three guests from Wisconsin to discuss food sovereignty, cultural preservation, and how extension programs can work together with local tribes. Featured Guests: 💫 Bridget Rongner, FoodWIse Administrator at University of Wisconsin-Madison Extension 💫 Laura Merchant, Youth Enrichment Scholarship Coordinator for the St. Croix Chippewa Indians of Wisconsin 💫 Janine McNulty, Higher Education Coordinator for the St. Croix Chippewa Indians of Wisconsin Listen now on Spotify or YouTube! https://lnkd.in/e6uksgKe

In the latest episode of Stocking the Pantry, hosts Colby and Tee sit down with Holly Lacell, SNAP-Ed Senior Coordinator for Washington State University’s Yakima County Extension. Holly explains how community gardens can be healing for individuals in recovery from a substance use disorder. She also gives advice to other SNAP-Ed implementers who are curious about starting their own community gardens. Plus, Colby and Tee share some of their own gardening experiences. Listen on Spotify or YouTube! https://lnkd.in/e6uksgKe

Visit the Journal of Trauma-Informed Community Health, Nutrition, and Physical Activity (J-TICH) at j-tich.org! Ready to submit your work? We offer 1:1 meetings to answer your questions and guide you through the submission process. Email us at j-tich@leahspantry.org for support. Know someone who might be interested in publishing? Share our email address with them! We’re excited to highlight the meaningful work happening in communities so we can all learn and grow together. https://lnkd.in/gpPNs539

Stocking the Pantry is a podcast presented by CalFresh Healthy Living and hosted by Leah’s Pantry. Tune in to the latest episode, titled “Nutrition and Community in Substance Use Prevention & Recovery.” In this episode, hosts Colby and Tee sit down with Michelle Frye-Spray, MS, CPS, Senior Manager of Workforce Development at the Center for the Application of Substance Abuse Technologies (CASAT). Michelle shares insights on the critical role of community, connection, and trauma-informed care in preventing substance use disorders. Together, they explore how nutrition, community building, and evidence-based strategies intersect in both public health and SNAP-Ed programs to create safer, healthier environments. Tune in to learn how we can move beyond fear and stigma, focusing on prevention and resilience to support those at risk in our communities. https://lnkd.in/e6uksgKe

Visit the Journal of Trauma-Informed Community Health, Nutrition, and Physical Activity (J-TICH) at j-tich.org. We're here to help you prepare your work for submission. Schedule a 1:1 meeting for personalized guidance, or send us your questions at j-tich@leahspantry.org. Please share this post or our email address with others! We're excited to highlight the impactful work being done in communities so we can all learn and grow together. https://lnkd.in/gpPNs539

Exciting news! Our website menu at leahspantry.org has been completely redesigned! 🌟 The new menu better showcases our team's diverse and impactful work, providing a clearer and more comprehensive understanding of our initiatives and achievements. We’ve also added new pages to help visitors better understand the language we use, including our new “Trauma-Informed Nutrition Security” page. Check it out and share your thoughts in the comments! 👇

🌟Our Executive Director, Adrienne Markworth, and Training Manager, Jaci Westbrook, MS, MCHES®, attended the Society for Nutrition Education and Behavior Conference in Knoxville this week! Earlier this year, Adrienne was elected Vice President of the SNEB Board of Directors.🌟 The conference theme, Understanding Foodways, brought together nutrition professionals from around the world to explore the latest in nutrition education and behavior change research, practice, and policy. Adrienne was a speaker during the “Trauma, Foodways, and Nutrition-Education in Marginalized Communities” session. Swipe through photos to see some highlights: 1️⃣ Adrienne (far right) with (left to right) Elizabeth Anderson Steeves, PhD, RDN; Chelsea Singleton, PhD, MPH; and Kelli Case. 2️⃣ Jaci representing us at the Leah’s Pantry booth! 3️⃣ Adrienne in action, presenting during her session. #UnderstandingFoodways #sneb2024 #nutritioneducation

Tune in to the latest episode of Stocking the Pantry, “Universal Design in Health Education.” Hosts Tee and Colby speak with Lindsey Mullis, M.S., Ph.D. ABD, Inclusive Health & Wellness Director at the Human Development Institute at the University of Kentucky. In this episode, they explore universal design strategies in SNAP-Ed messaging and programming. These strategies encompass principles and approaches that enable all individuals—regardless of ability, learning style, or culture—to access programs and services without the need for adaptation or additional assistance. New episodes drop at the end of each month. Come curious, leave inspired, and share your thoughts with us. Listen on Spotify or YouTube. Link in bio. https://lnkd.in/e6uksgKe

Check out the latest episode of Stocking the Pantry: “Addressing Body Image In Nutrition Education.” Hosts Tee and Colby chat with Jennie Altman, MS, RDN, Community Programs Manager for AZ Health Zone (Arizona’s SNAP-Ed program). 🔍 This episode dives into strategies for addressing body image and combating anti-fat bias in SNAP-Ed programming. We highlight AZ Health Zone’s “The Language of Health” toolkit, which guides conversations about health, nutrition, physical activity, fitness, diet culture, and body size using an asset-framing and strengths-based approach. Listen on Spotify or YouTube! #NutritionEducation #BodyImage #SNAPEd #HealthTalks #StockingThePantryPodcast #STPPodcast #LeahsPantry #CFHL #CalFreshHealthyLiving #TraumaInformed #TraumaInformedNutrition #Resilience #PublicHealthNutrition https://lnkd.in/e6uksgKe

We're so proud of our Senior Program Coordinator, Colby D’Onofrio, for being the keynote speaker at this year’s Nourishing the IE: Better Together conference. 🎉