Nutrition Education

Learning to Eat Better for Less

The FoodWIse program helps people in La Crosse County:

  • Learn about nutrition and resource management through research-based education.
  • Purchase and prepare low-cost, nutritious meals and snacks.
  • Keep foods safe to eat.
  • Balance foods eaten with physical activity.

Additional Nutrition Education information can be found at:

La Crosse Area Resources: 

Recipe Resources:

Food Safety Resources: 

Nutrition Resources:

Healthy Eating Resources: 

Other Resources:

If you have any questions regarding FoodWIse in La Crosse County, please contact:

Karie Johnson_opt
Karie Johnson – Nutrition Coordinator 

FoodWIse La Crosse County
212 6th Street N, Suite 2200 | La Crosse, WI 54601
Phone: (608) 785-9620 | Email: karie.johnson@wisc.edu


Mary Hoeft-Leithold – Nutrition Educator
FoodWIse La Crosse County
212 6th Street N, Suite 2200 | La Crosse, WI 54601
Phone: (608) 785-9593 | Email: mary.hoeftleithold@wisc.edu

Emily Yang – HMoob Bilingual Nutrition Educator 
FoodWIse La Crosse County
212 6th Street N, Suite 2200 | La Crosse, WI 54601
Phone: (608) 785-9593 | Email: emily.yang@wisc.edu