SNAP Nutrition Information

If you need help with your SNAP case or application, call the One DHS Contact Center at +1 833-772-TDHS (8347) or visit the One DHS Customer Portal.

Tennessee SNAP-Ed Program

State Agency Contact:
TN SNAP-Ed contact info:
Email: TDHS.SNAP-Ed@tn.gov
Phone number: +1-833-772-TDHS

Implementing Agencies:
University of Tennessee Extension
Jennifer Ward, PhD, MPH
Program Director, Nutrition Education Programs (SNAP-ED/TNCEP & EFNEP)
For more information visit the University of Tennessee Healthy Families, Healthy Communities web page.

SNAP Nutrition Information

Customer services are enhanced through the provision of nutrition education focused on economical purchase and preparation of nutritious foods. Health-related diets, personal cleanliness and other similar topics are presented to current and potential Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) participants. Community volunteers such as teachers, child care providers, school food service providers, SNAP program participants and others are trained and provided curricula by staff contracted from the Extension Service of the University of Tennessee. These volunteers or coalition members then conduct classroom instruction and demonstrations related to nutrition knowledge and skills. In addition, the media and nutrition publications aid in providing awareness.

To support the goal of eliminating hunger, access to the program is encouraged through public education (outreach) efforts. Information regarding the availability of SNAP, the eligibility criteria and application process is delivered by agencies under contract with DHS to potentially eligible individuals and families through presentations, media announcements and distribution of brochures and flyers.

For proper nutrition vital for good growth and development, see the USDA My Plate web page.

View the SNAP-ed Connection for more information.

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