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What you need to know

​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​What's happening in Nebraska this summer?

Nebraska Appleseed

Prepare for Summer Meals!

  • Summer EBT: launched in Nebraska in late April, 2025
  • Summer Food Service Program:
    • Launches when school is out. Traditional and grab and go/delivery.
    • No more 304-304 text line - now text “Food" or “SFSP" to 914-342-7744 any day 24/7

No More Empty Pots

  • Find us on Eventbrite! We post our available workshops and events there and on our website calendar
  • Support our Block Party

Nebraska WIC Program

Interactive WIC Clinic Map makes it easy to find WIC clinics in Nebraska.

NE Extension: UNL East Campus Discovery Days & Farmers Market

  • The East Campus Discovery Days and Farmers Market at the University of Nebraska–Lincoln is a fun, family-friendly event for all ages.
    • Dates: June 14, July 12 and August 9, 10am-1pm
  • Activities are free, food and crafts are available for purchase.
  • More information: https://discoverydays.unl.edu/

NE Extension: Growing Together Nebraska (GTN): Community Donation Garden Project

2025 Growing Season

  • 12 counties across Nebraska
  • Nutrition Education
  • Produce Grown in Nebraska on food.unl.edu


NE Extension: The Dish: Real Talk About Food The Dish: Real Talk About Food - Website

  • https://thedishrealtalk.com
  • A series of 30 short, interactive and self-paced eLearning micro-lessons
    • each lesson helps to improve the health, well-being, and resilience of families.
    • offering life tips for users to plan meals, save money, and shop and eat healthier

The Dish: Real Talk About Food - Facebook and Instagram

  • The Dish: Real Talk About Food | Facebook
  • Goals: to raise awareness of resources available, inform, educate, foster relationship and engage virtually

Food Pantry Nutrition Education Materials available

  • Nutrition Education Materials for Food Pantries | UNL Food
  • TV slides: Recipes, Educational Slides and Educational Carousel Slides (English and Spanish)

 

Nebraska Extension Marathon Kids

If you are interested in learning more about Marathon Kids, please contact Mariah Newmyer (mariah.newmyer@unl.edu​).

2025 Summer Family Run Club:

  • June 2 - July 26 (8 weeks)
  • Registration will begin on April 21
  • Follow Nebraska Extension Marathon Kids on FB​