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06/11/2026

🥕🍅 Fresh produce is just the beginning!

The OSU Community Health Extension Program (CHEP) was excited to participate in the Muskogee Farmers’ Market Recipe Showcase on June 10 at the Muskogee Civic Center.

By sharing simple, nutritious recipes and meal ideas, we helped shoppers discover new ways to prepare and enjoy the fresh fruits and vegetables available at the market. Small changes in the kitchen can make healthy eating more accessible, enjoyable, and sustainable for the whole family.

🌽 Supporting local produce
🥗 Inspiring healthy meals
💚 Empowering communities through nutrition

05/28/2026

Revisiting this great community effort from April 🌿

Community gardens can play an important role in improving access to fresh foods, encouraging community engagement, and creating shared spaces that support health and wellness for all ages. 🍎🫜🌾

We’re grateful to have been part of an initiative that continues to positively impact local families and strengthen community connections.👫👬🧡

05/22/2026

🚶‍♀️ Promoting safer and healthier communities, one step at a time!

The OSU Community Health Extension Program (CHEP) recently hosted a Community Walking Safety Assessment on May 7, 2026, at the OSU Campus in Stillwater, OK.

Led by Lacey Wallace, a trained FCS Educator, the event focused on organizing and implementing walkability assessments while empowering community coalitions to champion health-focused initiatives and safer active-living environments.

Thank you to everyone who participated and contributed to building healthier, more walkable communities! 🧡🧡

05/01/2026

🌎🌱 Earth Day in Action! 🌱🌎

On April 22, we had an incredible time honoring Earth Day at the Brushy Community Garden in Sallisaw, OK!

A huge thank you to everyone who joined the People Inc TSET Healthy Living Program and OSU HOP to support the clean-up and planting efforts. Together, we helped strengthen a space that provides fresh food for community meals and local families.

🌿 From preparing the garden beds to planting new seeds, every contribution made a meaningful impact. This garden continues to be an important resource for the community, and we’re grateful to have been part of it.

💚 Thank you to the Brushy Community Center staff, volunteers, and all participants for making this day so special.

04/23/2026

SNAP as an Economic Engine 💡💰

SNAP is one of the most efficient economic tools we have, and it’s right here in Oklahoma. 🌾

• 93% of SNAP funding goes directly to benefits 🧾
• In 2024, SNAP brought about $1.3 billion into Oklahoma 📊
• That generated more than $2 billion in economic activity 🔄💵

SNAP dollars don’t sit still. They move quickly through grocery stores 🛒, farmers markets 🥕, and local businesses 🏪, supporting jobs 👩‍🌾👨‍💼 and strengthening communities across our state. 🤝

SNAP doesn’t just help families make it through the month, it helps Oklahoma’s economy keep moving. 🚀

-Ed

04/19/2026

Looking for a meaningful way to spend your summer? 🌞

The AmeriCorps VISTA Summer Associate Program is now open for 2026!

Since 1965, AmeriCorps VISTA members have been fighting poverty and strengthening communities across all 50 states and U.S. territories. Now, you can be part of that impact right here in and around Muskogee.

Through Neighbors Building Neighborhoods, you can serve your community, gain experience, and make a real difference — all in just 9 weeks.

✨ Program Highlights:
• 📅 June 1 – July 31 (9-week summer term)
• 💵 $957.46 bi-weekly living allowance (~$4,308 total)
• 🎓 Choice of:
– Segal Education Award ($1,565.08)
– OR $311.22 cash stipend
• 🤝 Hands-on service in local organizations

📍 Service Opportunities Include:
• Youth summer programs
• Community food service
• Arts & theater
• STEAM education
• Farmers market support
• Youth development programs

✅ Eligibility:
• 18+ (no upper age limit)
• U.S. citizen, national, or eligible legal resident
• Pass a background check

📢 Job postings open April 6, 2026

04/17/2026

On March 24, our team participated in the Brushy Lake Park Walking Trail Assessment in Sallisaw as part of the SCPA&N Workgroup efforts.

In partnership with the Cherokee Nation Health Educator, OSDH, People Inc. TSET Healthy Living Program & Youth Services, and OSU HOP, we walked and evaluated the trail to assess its safety, cleanliness, and overall accessibility for community members.

Safe and well-maintained walking trails play a vital role in encouraging physical activity and supporting healthier lifestyles for individuals and families. 👫🚶💪

Creating supportive environments makes it easier for people to stay active and prioritize their health!

🌿 Safe spaces
🚶 Active communities
🧡 Healthier lives

04/10/2026

🌿 Building healthier communities, one garden at a time

We were proud to take part in the Brushy Community Garden Clean Up and Planting on March 30 at the Brushy Community Center in Sallisaw.

Working alongside the Cherokee Nation Health Educator, OSDH, People Inc. TSET Healthy Living Program, People Inc. Youth Services, and OSU HOP, our team joined volunteers to help clean, prepare, and plant the community garden.

This space does more than grow produce, it helps provide fresh ingredients for meals served at the center and supports local families by sharing food within the community.

We’re committed to supporting initiatives that make healthy choices easier and more accessible for everyone.

🌱 Nourishing communities
🤝 Working together
🧡 Creating healthier futures

04/03/2026

🌽🍓 Now Open: Seniors Farmers Market Nutrition Program (SFMNP)! 🥕🍯

Great news! Applications are officially OPEN for the Seniors Farmers Market Nutrition Program in Oklahoma!

Eligible seniors can receive a $50 EBT debit card to purchase fresh, locally grown fruits, vegetables, raw honey, and herbs at participating farmers markets across the state.

This is a wonderful opportunity to support your health while also supporting local farmers! 🌱

📝 Apply online:
https://changerequest.dhs.ok.gov/SfmnpForm

Don’t wait— Application is Now Open! Please share this with a senior who could benefit 💚

03/26/2026

Making strides for a safer, healthier community 👫💪🧡

We're proud to share more pictures from our team taking part in the Elm Street Walk Lane Labeling Project right here in Sallisaw.

In partnership with the Cherokee Nation Health Educator, OSDH, People Inc. TSET Healthy Living Program & Youth Services, and OSU HOP, we worked together to label the walking lane along Elm Street with clear, helpful icons. This project helps create a safer, more accessible path for pedestrians.

This initiative is about more than paint on pavement, it’s about building an environment that encourages movement, supports wellness, and keeps our community safe.

Creating safe places to walk can make all the difference. When communities support healthy choices, real change becomes possible!

🚶 Safe access🌿 Active lifestyles💙 Healthier futures

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