Dane County FoodWIse

FoodWIse is a free program within the UW-Extension that provides limited-resource families and individuals with nutrition education. The Dane County UW-Extension FoodWIse program responds to community needs with research-based education and local partnerships that support Wisconsin communities.

What is FoodWIse

Learn what FoodWIse is, how we’re funded, and what we do.

Programs & Courses

FoodWIse runs free lessons for families, youth, and older adults who qualify for at least one form of government assistance. Lessons are taught in English, Spanish, and Hmong.

Schools & Partnering Agencies

Learn about FoodWIse partners and the work we do in schools.

How To Get Involved

Meet Our FoodWIse Team

Questions? Ask one of our staff for more information.

Jackie Gehin

Dane Co. Program Administrator
608-224-3714
gehin.jackie@danecounty.gov

Kelsi Salm

Nutrition Educator
608-224-3698
salm.kelsi@danecounty.gov

Edwin Huayta

Bilingual Nutrition Educator (Spanish)
608-224-3644
huayta.edwin@danecounty.gov

Emily Randerson

Nutrition Educator
608-224-3694
randerson.emily@danecounty.gov

Claire Mance

Healthy Communities Coordinator
608-224-3699
mance.claire@danecounty.gov

Venkata Karri

Teaching Coordinator
608-224-3646
karri.venkata@danecounty.gov

Casey Vetter

Rachel Fricke

Nutrition Educator
608-224-3703
fricke.rachel@danecounty.gov

Leo Muñoz

Bilingual Nutrition Educator (Spanish)
608-224-3749
munoz.leo@danecounty.gov

SNAP provides nutrition assistance to people with low income. It can help you buy nutritious foods for a better diet. Find out more about SNAP (FoodShare Wisconsin):

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