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Pick a better snack - Family Newsletters

Monthly newsletters are sent home with students to give families ideas for eating healthy and staying active on a tight budget. Newsletters are based on the produce featured in the monthly Pick a Better Snack lessons. Use the links below to access PDFs in both English and Spanish. Grayscale newsletters are provided for black and white copies. Programs interested in using the newsletters must read these guidelines first. All materials open as a PDF, unless otherwise noted.

Year 1 Newsletters (2023-2024)

Use these newsletters with the Year 1 Pick a Better Snack Lessons.

September, October & November

December, January & February

March, April & May


Year 2 Newsletters

Use these newsletters with the Year 2 Pick a Better Snack Lessons.

Color Newsletters

Grayscale Newsletters

Year 3 Newsletters

Use these newsletters with the Year 3 Pick a Better Snack Lessons.

Color Newsletters

Grayscale Newsletters

You may use the Contact Us system to send us a question online. For more information on the SNAP Program, call 1-877-347-5678.

This material was funded by USDA's Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program - SNAP. This institution is an equal opportunity provider. Read the full non-discrimination statement and learn how to file a complaint.