Expanded Food and Nutrition Education Program (EFNEP)

The Expanded Food and Nutrition Education Program is: 

• For limited resource youth and families with children

• Based on the latest research in nutrition and physical activity 

• Conducted by trained nutrition educators 

• Federally funded since 1969 EFNEP is successful: 

• One of the best programs in increasing fruit and vegetable consumption 

• Empowers participants to make life changes for better health 

What services does EFNEP offer? 

• A series of interactive nutrition education sessions that: 

— Are based on a needs assessment of current diet and physical activity behaviors, food resource management skills, food safety practices, and food security 

— Include food experiences, tastings, demonstrations, and hands-on activities to engage participants and increase skills

— Include opportunities to practice simple physical activities • Connection and referral to additional assistance and educational resources within the community.