Bexar County
Success Stories
Adult Program:
“The other day while I was at work, a fellow co-worker had purchased some juice that was only 5% juice. While I was looking at the bottle, another co-worker asked what I was doing and I told her that the juice was a drink and not a juice. This co-worker asked me how did I know. I told her that I learned from my nutrition class about 4 weeks ago that to be considered juice, it must be 100% juice to be good and healthy for you. My co-workers were really shocked when I told the information. I just wanted to tell you about the event that occurred and how much the information that I received from EFNEP came in handy. Thank you!”
"My name is Patricia. I would like to let you know about your class ´Puente de Salud´ and how it has helped me. Taking your class has motivated me to get serious about my nutrition and exercise. I had become very inactive with exercising not to mention discouraged trying to find an exercise routine that I liked and could stick with for longer than two weeks. Then 'Puente de Salud' came along and I am very pleased and impressed with the class. I enjoy learning about nutrition and how to cook low-fat meals and I especially enjoy the walking club. I walk every single day no matter how tired or busy I may get. It is now a top priority in my daily routine. I am also making some changes in my eating habits, and I can´t wait to see the end results. I owe it to the 'Puente de Salud' class. It is a wonderful class and I look forward to accomplishing my goal and crossing the bridge to good health!"
Youth Program:
Lizette from Leal Middle School gave up drinking sodas after a lesson on sugars and fats. Six months later,
she has not had a drink of soda.
The Challenge After-School Program made Fruity Peanut Butter Rafts at Hillcrest Elementary. The students enjoyed the recipe very much. Mrs. Rodriguez is going to add the recipe to their snack schedule. She prepares the snacks for the program.
Mrs. Luna, a parent from Southside Middle School has really enjoyed the recipes we take for children and parents on literacy night. Mrs. Luna also works at a school cafeteria. She says our recipes have given her many ideas on how to use the commodities [from USDA] they receive.
