Adult Education, TANF (‘Adult Education, Job Training’) LIMITED Low reach May be relevant for SNAP E&T but PSE interventions unclear 1,573 sites, 10th rank (42 SIAs) Community Colleges, E&T, businesses Not in SNAP-Ed Toolkit yet. Unknown Schools HIGH Children are 85% of SNAP-Ed direct ed ppts Huge momentum on School Wellness Policies, complementary USDA regulations, educational reform, workforce development 14,948 sites, 1st rank (87 SIAs) Many Yes, SNAP-Ed Toolkit Yes, see WRO Indicators (12/1/14 draft) After School HIGH but reach varies School Wellness Policies may increase feasibility, extend impact beyond school day for kids who participate. ESEA being reauthorized. NA in EARS Education agencies, faith, CYOs (community youth org’s ) Yes, SNAP-Ed Toolkit Not in Changing Lives, Saving Lives, CX3 Cooperative Extension Offices LIMITED PSE interventions unclear 796 15th rank (42 SIAs) Strong links with agriculture, many other community partnerships Not in SNAP-Ed Toolkit yet. Unknown Low-Wage Worksites HIGH Potential is good but USDA targeting criteria are challenging 374 sites, 21st rank (42 SIAs) Usually individual employers (ag, service, light Yes, SNAP-Ed Toolkit Yes, see WRO Indicators (12/1/14 draft) Job Training Programs LIMITED See Adult Education, TANF, above Parks & Recreation HIGH High, multiple uses by kids, families, seniors. NA in EARS PHA partners, civic, service, citizen groups , park districts Yes, SNAP-Ed Toolkit Yes, see WRO Indicators (12/1/14 draft)
YMCA (‘Other Youth Education sites’) HIGH Low-income reach varies May extend school influences to after-school and summers 2,495 sites, 6th rank (80 SIAs) PHA partner Yes, SNAP-Ed Toolkit Unknown County LOW Low reach, short duration PSE interventions unclear NA in EARS Easy for Extension Not in SNAP-Ed Toolkit yet. Unknown Boys & Girls Clubs (‘Other Youth Education sites’) HIGH Good reach See YMCA, above. May extend school influences to after-school and summers 2,495 sites, 6th rank (80 SIAs) PHA partner, local businesses, foundations, service clubs Yes, SNAP-Ed Toolkit Unknown Bicycle and Walking Paths HIGH should be broader Walkability, bikability, and overall safety are serious barriers to PA in many communities NA in EARS PHA partners, citizen groups, law enforcement Yes, SNAP-Ed Toolkit Yes, see WRO Indicators (12/1/14 Farmers’ Markets MEDIUM Direct reach is limited USDA priority, may be gateway strategy for food access, sustainable food systems, farm-to-fork movements. What can SNAP-Ed do most strategically? 700 sites, 16th rank (48 SIAs) FM assns, Food Policy Councils, Ag many health, service and civic groups, CDC grantees Yes, SNAP-Ed Toolkit Yes, see WRO Indicators (12/1/14 draft) Grocery Stores HIGH Where SNAP dollars spent USDA priority (pending certification standards), supermarkets redeem 85% SNAP; momentum on corner stores, food deserts, fresh food financing, incentives 374 sites, 19th rank (40 SIAs) Several PHA partners, Produce for Better Health Foundation. WIC and SNAP Yes, SNAP-Ed Toolkit Yes, see WRO Indicators (12/1/14 draft) Food Retailers HIGH See Grocery Stores,
Food Pantries, Food Banks HIGH Especially as SNAP benefits run out High momentum. Many already deliver SNAP-Ed. PSE interventions could extend into community, 2,243 sites, 8th rank (64 SIAs) SOS a PHA partner. Each extends other’s capacity Yes, SNAP-Ed Toolkit Yes, see WRO Indicators (12/1/14 draft) Other (not in Framework) Health Care: Systems, Clinics, Non-Profit Hospitals HIGH via ACA and FQHC Emphasis on prevention likely to grow as means to reduce demand; FQHC take community approach. 1,454 sites (health centers), 11th rank (77 SIAs) Community Benefits entry point, natural links w/ WIC and FQHC Not in SNAP-Ed Toolkit yet. Yes, see WRO Indicators (12/1/14 draft) SNAP Offices HIGH Trend is toward virtual services Excellent systems change opportunity. Could segue to community social services, licensing. Could it be done by SAs w/o SNAP-Ed funds? 675 sites, 17th rank (49 SIAs) SNAP SA Not in SNAP-Ed Toolkit yet. Unknown Mass Media HIGH Huge reach Provides ‘air support’ for PSE interventions, incentive for partners 26 SIAs reported TV Usually paid media, bonus value may be negotiated Not in SNAP-Ed Toolkit yet. Unknown WIC MEDIUM May vary by SIA. Supplantation requires complementary PSE approaches in community, 1,279 sites, 12th rank (71 SIAs) Could be part of SNAC action plan. Not in SNAP-Ed Toolkit yet. Unknown