Congratulations, Professor Gnau!

The Missouri Council for Activity and Nutrition (MOCAN) awarded Jaime Gnau, a registered dietitian nutritionist and clinical instructor of dietetics at Missouri State University, with the Excellence in Connecting Health to the Community award.

The award recognizes a Missouri healthcare professional who goes above and beyond to promote healthy eating and active living in his or her community.

Gnau, also a dietitian at the MSU Care clinic, partnered with Ozarks Food Harvest in the early days of the COVID-19 pandemic to provide food for clinic patients, many of whom face food insecurity.

The program was a huge success and is still active.

As of August 2021, the clinic has distributed 30,427 pounds of food, which equates to 25,355 meals.

Read more about Gnau’s work with the MSU Care clinic

MSU Care clinic faculty and staff volunteer once a month to make the food distribution program happen.

If you are interested in volunteering, contact Gnau or the MSU Care clinic