Meet The Educators
Thiese Freitas - Community Education Specialist III
Thiese has been working with CalFresh Healthy Living, UCCE since July 2025.
Jaqueline Martin - Community Education Specialist II
Jacky has been working with CalFresh Healthy Living, UCCE since July 2023 and is motivated to improve and empower a healthier lifestyle within the youth of Kings County through nutrition, physical activity, gardening and health education. With her positive attitude, creative thinking, and a passion for working with the youth, she is prospering for a healthier community.
What Is Youth Nutrition Education?
The Cal Fresh Healthy Living, UCCE in Kings County is a federally funded nutrition education program that serves families and their youth in schools that have more than 50% of their students participating in the Free/Reduced Meals program. We provide no-cost evidence-based curricula, support, and resources to all schools and grade levels that qualify.
For the list of evidence-based curricula we provide (Click Here).
Supporting Our Community
 School Garden Beds |
 School Posters |
 Dance Enrichment |
 CATCH Games |
 Community Training |
 Cooking Healthy Recipes |
If you would like your school in the Kings County to participate in our program, contact us to see what we can do for you!