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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.
Questions?
Ask one of our staff for
more information about
what we can do!
State FoodWIse Resources & Programs
The FoodWIse program is bigger than just Dane County! Check out the work being done by FoodWIse in other counties and at the state level.
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
Office Operations Associate
608-224-3713
vetter.cassendra@danecounty.gov
Rachel Fricke
Nutrition Educator
608-224-3703
fricke.rachel@danecounty.gov
Leo Muñoz
Bilingual Nutrition Educator (Spanish)
608-224-3749
munoz.leo@danecounty.gov
More in FoodWIse
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):
USDA Non-discrimination statement
The University of Wisconsin-Madison Division of Extension is an equal opportunity provider.
USDA Declaración de No Discriminación
La University of Wisconsin-Madison Division of Extension es un proveedor que ofrece igualdad de oportunidades.
More in this Section
- FoodWIse Programs and Services
- Statewide Resources
- FoodWIse Partners
- What is FoodWIse
- Dane County FoodWIse Favorite Recipes
- Dane County Eating Smart Being Active (ESBA) Program
- Dane County Food Safety and Preservation
- Dane County StrongBodies Program
- Food & Food Safety Activities
- Resources for Food Security