Officially established as the Pennsylvania Food Stamp Nutrition Education Network, the purpose of PA NEN was to support the approval and the implementation of Food Stamp Nutrition Education in Pennsylvania
After the establishment of the Executive Committee, a five year strategic plan was drafted and two standing committees were formed: Education Projects and Social Marketing. 2001 also marked the first year of the Annual PA NEN Conference
As PA NEN’s capacity and membership grew, its office was moved from Penn State to Harrisburg, PA.
Experiencing a period of rapid growth, PA NEN released their first weekly newsletter, “News Nibbles.” Their list of County Assistance Offices receiving educational materials grew to 21.
PA NEN developed a website, billboards, posters, and nutrition outreach materials for their newly launched social marketing campaign: Eat Together PA.
July 2017 , PA NEN appeared on Good Day PA as part of a healthy living segment addressing "National Junk Food Day with a Healthy Twist".
After much success and positive feedback, Eat Together PA was rebranded to become BeHealthyPA. In addition to the name change, the rebrand included an updated website, new logo, and the launch of social media content.
PA NEN launched PAVeggieBook, a mobile app featuring easily accessible, nutritious recipes for SNAP-Ed recipients.
PAVeggieBook was renamed CookWith, featuring updated branding, new recipes, and more app features. Also in 2023, PA NEN launched their Learning Management System, offering access to webinars and trainings for those in the Nutrition Education field.
PA NEN announced the launch of their Marketing Portal, providing County Assistance Offices and SNAP-Ed Partners with access to print materials and digital assets.