Rutgers Cooperative Extension of Gloucester County

 Rutgers New Jersey Agricultural Experiment Station (NJAES) Cooperative Extension helps the diverse population of New Jersey adapt to a rapidly changing society and improve their lives and communities through an educational process that uses science based knowledge. Through science-based educational programs, Rutgers Cooperative Extension truly enhances the quality of life for residents of New Jersey and brings the wealth of knowledge of the state university to local communities.

Gloucester County FCHS- Initiatives & Programs
Grow Healthy: Grow Healthy is a school-wide wellness program. School teachers, staff, and administration; children; families; and volunteers all work together to make school a healthier place. There are nutrition lessons in the classroom, school and family fitness events, foodservice trainings, and wellness council support--all of which build healthier kids and families, too.

MyPyramid Garden Pizza Party: This workshop is designed for kids in grades 2-8. It's a hands-on culinary experience that introduces children to healthy eating and physical activity with some assistance from fruits, vegetables and a kid favorite--pizza. Kids design and make their own pizzas, sample their creations and even get to play a fast-moving fitness trivia game to test their knowledge about all things healthy!
Functional Foods for Life (248k PDF): A functional food is defined as 'one that has a potential benefit on health when consumed as part of a varied diet.' This series of six interactive programs focuses on a variety of functional foods and their specific health benefits. Each program also offers a unique tasting component.

School Wellness
Seeds to Success: Gloucester County's Youth Farmstand Project
NJ Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP-Ed):
New Jersey SNAP-Ed
Gloucester County SNAP-Ed
Salem County SNAP-Ed
Faithfully Fit: A nutrition education program designed to work with faith-based organizations
From Our Farms™: Teaching Kids About Food, Nutrition and the Farm
StoryTime Foods – Nutrition Education for Preschoolers
Professional Development Programs for Registered Dietitians (RDs) and Dietetic Technicians, Registered (DTRs)
Programs, Seminars and Presentations for Consumers and Groups