This toolkit guides public health practitioners in communicating program successes using an equity lens. It offers tools to reframe communications, replacing deficit-focused language with words that uplift community wisdom, local expertise, and real solutions. You will find practical ethical storytelling guidelines that keep community members in full control of their own stories, along with clear examples and an adaptable template you can use in your organization.

This toolkit was prepared by the Evaluation and Reporting Subcommittee of the National Association of SNAP Nutritio ...

This report summarizes the final year of operations, governance updates, and statewide impacts of the California State Nutrition Action Council (SNAC) during Federal Fiscal Year 2025. Led by the California Department of Social Services alongside the Public Health Institute Center for Wellness and Nutrition, the council brought together multi-sector state agencies to align nutrition assistance, obesity prevention, and food security efforts across California. The document details key milestones, including the ratification of a formal governance structure, standing committee outcomes, and long ...

This report outlines the background, implementation, and outcomes of the Tribal Expansion Project from 2021 through 2026. Developed by the Public Health Institute Center for Wellness and Nutrition in partnership with the California Indian Museum and Cultural Center, the initiative centered on California Tribal voices to expand culturally responsive nutrition education, strengthen community partnerships, and promote food sovereignty. Guided by the Tribal Ambassadors Committee, the project produced culturally tailored resources, including the Traditional Roots Cookbook and Indigenous recipe c ...

The SNAP-Ed Curriculum Rubric is an equity-centered evaluation tool designed to help implementers assess community nutrition curricula, instructor guides, and participant materials. Developed by the Curriculum, Training and Websites (CTW) team in collaboration with Leah’s Pantry, this framework evaluates programs across ecological factors, instructional design, facilitator support, and multi-level community impact. It guides educators in selecting and adapting evidence-based programming that honors participants' lived experiences, respects cultural foodways, and addresses systemic barriers ...

The Nutrition & Wellness Education Review Framework is designed to evaluate and enhance community nutrition curricula, workshops, and agency programs. It provides a practical, structured process to assess six core domains: Research Support, Cultural & Community Fit, Ease of Use, Learning Impact, Feedback & Improvement, and Community Reach. This supports educators, developers, and administrators in identifying quality, advancing equity, verifying feasibility, and driving continuous improvement in their line of work.  

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