Minnesota

SNAP Accomplishments

Contact Name: John Morrison
Phone: 651-431-4004 
E-mail: John.Morrison@state.mn.us

Contact Name: Tikki Brown 
E-mail: Tikki.Brown@state.mn.us

Goal:

Promote Healthy Eating and Active Lifestyles

Educate individuals, families and communities about healthy dietary patterns and regular physical activity - based on the Dietary Guidelines for Americans.

Objective:  

Throughout FY 2007, maintain the Minnesota Health and Nutrition Policy Committee as the umbrella organization for SNAP.

Accomplishment:

• The group continued to meet throughout the year; membership numbers and participation of FNS programs and other organizations grew or were maintained. Activities were coordinated.

FNS Programs Involved:

• FSP-FSNE
• WIC
• TN
• MN Chippewa Tribe FSP-FSNE

Month/Year Completed: September 2007

Objective:  

Maintain the effectiveness of the Minnesota Food and Nutrition Network (MFNN).

Accomplishment:

• The Network membership included 28 persons who represented government, community-based, academic and community service agencies. Approximately 16 agencies were recruited to participate in the RFP to provide nutrition education projects to their low-income clients.

• Members of SNAP/Health and Nutrition Policy Group attended the MFNN meetings.

FNS Programs Involved:

• School Programs
• TN
• WIC

Month/Year Completed: September 2007

Objective:  

By September 2007, increase participation by 2% in the Food and Nutrition Service programs throughout the state. (The FSP and at least one other nutrition assistance program will be promoted.)

Accomplishment:

• Participation significantly increased in the following nutrition assistance programs: School Breakfast, After-School Snack Program, Seamless Summer Options (Breakfasts, Lunches and Snacks); MN Food Support Program and the FSNE.

FNS Programs Involved:

• School Meals
• SFSP
• CACFP
• WIC
• FSP-FSNE

Month/Year Completed: September 2007

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Last Updated: 03/26/2008