The Mercer County SNAP-Ed team and their colleagues from three other counties were honored with the Group Outstanding Service Award as part of the 2024 Rutgers University Presidential Employee Excellence Recognition Program. This prestigious award celebrated the SNAP-Ed team for making a significant and lasting impact on the community. The honor recognized the SNAP-Ed team’s consistent […]
Hey Mercer County! Last month, in partnership with the Mercer Council A.S.Y.S.S.T. Program, Ricardo Kairios, FCHS Educator/Assistant Professor, collaborated with the New Jersey Office of the Food Security Advocate (OFSA) to host a discussion with high school students at Ewing High School. During this engaging session, representatives from OFSA, including Executive Director Mark Dinglasan, Program […]
This fall, an exciting collaboration is currently underway between FCHS, the Children’s Home Society, and Christina Seix Academy. FCHS is providing “Just Say Yes to Fruits and Vegetables” lessons to 20 families from both organizations over five weeks. Families also receive a $50 food bag at each class, which includes locally sourced, healthy foods such as meats, grains, […]
On Wednesday, October 11th, FCHS Educator Ricardo Kairios hosted a food security resource table at the Mercer County Library System Ewing Branch. During the event, Ricardo met with individuals and families to answer questions about nutrition. He provided strategies for saving money while shopping, which included using unit pricing, comparing brand labels, and taking advantage of […]
This community event is all-inclusive! From flowers and vegetables to painting and photography there is a category for everyone to showcase their talent. The annual Mercer County 4-H Fair will take place at Howell Living History Farm on July 29 & 30, 2023. To learn more about how to exhibit at the fair, please visit […]
