Christian County Extension Office is welcoming a new staff member to the SNAP-Ed Community Outreach. Sara Marten, Extension County Director, announced that Jennifer “Jenny” Foster to the staff.  Foster will lead classes and inform local community members (adults and youth) about essential nutrition, physical activity, and food access for individuals and families in need. 

Foster grew up in Palmer, and after graduating high school received an associate’s degree from Lincoln Land Community College.  She is a pastor’s wife and stayed home to help raise three children.  She has also volunteered for many years at Vision Way Christian School, coached track for ten years, and served her local community.  She is also a Diabetic Life Coach at the YMCA in Taylorville and has taught diabetic prevention courses.  Before accepting her current position, Jenny was a teacher’s aide at a local elementary school. 

Foster says she is excited to get to work.  She says that being a teacher’s aide confirmed her love for children and community, which sparked an interest in applying for the job.  She hopes to help educate qualifying children and adults through the Nutrition Education Program.  

Foster is based in the Christian County Office in Taylorville and can be reached at j52@illinois.edu or 217-287-7246.