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!