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Senior Center Needs Assessment Toolkit
Agatston Urban Nutrition Initiative developed a Senior Center Needs Assessment, which was selected for inclusion in the SNAP-Ed Toolkit in FY20. This framework can be applied to any facility that serves the adult population.
Am I Eligible?
To check if you’re eligibile for SNAP benefits, click here
For information on WIC (Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants, and Children), click here
For information on the CARES Rent Relief Program (RRP), click here
For information on a temporary change to SNAP Benefits in December, click here
PA NEN Team
Serina Gaston, M.Ed, CHES, Executive Director
Email: sgaston@phmc.org
Serina holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Accounting from West Chester University. In 2007, she completed her Master of Education with a concentration in Health from Pennsylvania State University and attained her certification as a Certified Health Education Specialist (C.H.E.S.) in October 2008. In 2017, she earned a Professional Human Resource Management certificate from Villanova University.
Excited to be PA NEN’s new Executive Director, Serina is looking forward to working with the Board, NEN membership, PA NEN staff, state and local officials and others to ensure that the mission is fulfilled through programs, strategic planning and community outreach. Serina has spent 19 years working in public health developing, implementing, and coordinating programs and initiatives relating to chronic disease prevention and management with community-based organizations, faith-based organizations, schools, and federally qualified health centers all across Pennsylvania. Throughout her career, Serina has facilitated improvement of operations and policy, systems and environmental changes through acknowledging and reducing barriers, capitalizing on strengths, adapting to change, and enriching collaborations.
Isabel Hachten, Program Assistant
Email: ihachten@phmc.org
Isabel holds a Bachelor of Arts degree in Psychology from Elizabethtown College in Elizabethtown, PA. She has been a research assistant for two research projects during her time in undergrad. She presented a poster at the 2020 Annual APA Convention with a former professor of hers and a fellow Elizabethtown College graduate. Isabel has interned with Someone To Tell It To, a nonprofit in Harrisburg, and Triscari, a marketing firm in Camp Hill, PA. Through these internships, she acquired a broad range of skills in marketing, writing, communication, and web design and development. She is excited to start her career in public health with the Pennsylvania Nutrition Education Network as a Program Assistant. In this role, she will be responsible for managing PA NEN’s social media platforms and website, as well as assisting with the coordination and management of the Social Marketing Committee.
Philadelphia SNAP-Ed
FOOD SECURITY BY THE NUMBERS
SNAP recipients use their benefits to boost local economies, reduce food insecurity, and consume more fresh produce.
Every one dollar of SNAP benefits has an estimated economic impact of $1.70. Learn More
During the 2018/19 school year: 55,000 students reached by Eat Right Philly SNAP-Ed partners
Students reached by Eat Right Philly SNAP-Ed partners: 924
Parents and caretakers reached by Eat Right Philly SNAP-Ed partners: 3.4 million. Learn More
Healthy Beverage Choices

Rethink Your Drink Campaign
Visit Rethink Your Drink to get the tools you can use to help kids make healthy drink choices and reduce the number of sugary drinks they consume.
Less than 10% of calories should come from added sugars
Drink water instead of sugar-sweetened beverages like soda, sports drinks, and juice drinks.

Instead of drinking sugary soft drinks and juice drinks, drink water or unsweetened iced tea with lemon juice or infused water by adding fruit.

Drink water before, during, and after physical activity to stay hydrated.

It is recommended to drink six to eight 8-ounce glasses of water a day.
As the weather gets hot during the summer months, remember to bring a bottle of water when you’re outside!

Add lemon slices or strawberries to your water to add natural sweetness and flavors.
News Nibbles 2020
Click the links to browse Nutrition News Nibbles E-Newsletters, so you will be at the top of your game with the latest:local and international nutrition news
resources for teaching nutrition
food and behavioral research
grants and opportunities in the field
continuing education webinars for health professionals
What is Be Healthy PA?
Healthy Food! Healthy Moves! Healthy You!
¿Habla Español?
Ver Nuestro receta saudable
- ENSALADA DE POLLO Y MANZANA
- CAZUELA DE TERNERA Y COL
- GALLETAS DE YOGUR CON CHISPAS DE CHOCOLATE
- PAN DE MAÍZ SALUDABLE
- MACARRONES Y QUESO CON BROCOLI
- MUFFINS DE NARANJA YARÁNDANOS CON NUECES
- SALSA NACHODE FRIJOLES
- PASTA PRIMAVERA CONVEGETALES CONGELADOS
- SOPA DE CARNE
- PASTA CON CERDO

Download Rack Cards and Posters
Download and print at your convenience.

Healthy Food Downloads (ENGLISH)
- Better Together Like Breakfast_Version 1_Poster
- Better Together Like Breakfast_Version 2_Poster
- Better Together Like Breakfast-Version 3_Poster
Healthy Moves Downloads
Healthy You
Healthy Food Downloads (SPANISH)
Download Recipes

Download Recipe Cards (English)
- Apple Chicken Salad
- Beef Cabbage Casserole
- Broccoli Mac N Cheese
- Chocolate Chip Yogurt Cookies
- Hearty Pork & Vegetable Soup
- Orange Cranberry Nut Muffins
- Nacho Bean Dip
- Pasta Primavera
- Soul Healthy Cornbread
- Tangy Pork Vegetable & Pasta Skillet
