FoodWIse advances healthy eating habits, active lifestyles and healthy community environments for families with limited incomes through nutrition education at the individual, community and systems levels.
FoodWIse is federally funded by the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program-Education (SNAP-Ed) and the Expanded Food and Nutrition Education Program (EFNEP).
Each year FoodWIse delivers nutrition education to more than 50,000 participants statewide. Partnering with community-based organizations, we use a combination of evidence-based strategies designed to promote change for individuals, families and communities and help make the healthy choice the easy choice.
The role of our educators is to
Introduce
children to new fruits and vegetables and teach them why they are important
Teach
parents how to buy, plan and prepare healthy meals
Engage
families with limited resources in support of choosing healthy diets while stretching food dollars
Support
communities in making the healthy choices where people live, learn, work, play and worship
What we do
Learn about our impact in communities >
Contact us: FoodWIse@extension.wisc.edu >
Contact your local Extension Office to learn more >
Family resources
Find nutritious recipes, cooking tips and learn how to eat healthy on a budget.
Our programs
Our statewide campaign for schools provides promotion, education and media resources to encourage kids and families to eat more fruits and vegetables.
Discover Wisconsin Farmers’ Markets
Our guided tour curriculum is designed to help familiarize Wisconsin residents with their local farmers’ market.
Safe and Healthy Food Pantries
Implement the four steps in our toolkit to improve the quality and safety of food offered by your food pantry.
Learn how community members with limited incomes can work with FoodWIse and Master Gardener Volunteers to grow their food and promote healthy food access and availability through garden spaces.
