Are you or someone you know interested in improving you and your family’s health, saving money at the store, and basic nutrition tips?
Our educators have the resources and skills to conduct EFNEP nutrition education classes in person or at a distance for both adults and youth audiences. EFNEP has materials and educators who can serve both English and Spanish audiences.
Expanded Food and Nutrition Education Program (EFNEP) of the Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service is a flagship nutrition education program funded by USDA’s Cooperative State Research, Education, and Extension Service. Since 1969, EFNEP has worked in local Texas communities providing food and nutrition education to limited-resource families and youth. Today the program is located in the following counties: Bexar, Cameron, Dallas, El Paso, Fort Bend, Harris, Hidalgo, Nueces, Tarrant, Travis, and Willacy. Trained EFNEP educators teach basic nutrition, food safety, shopping on a budget, and food preparation skills to clients using hands-on activities and practical, easy-to-understand materials.
Bite-Sized News from EFNEP
- Whole Grains MonthSeptember is Whole Grains Month! Whole grains are an important part of a healthy diet and provide nutrients such as fiber, B vitamins, and minerals that support good health. Choosing whole grains more often may also help reduce the risk… Read more: Whole Grains Month
- Food Safety Education MonthSeptember is Food Safety Education Month! Everyone’s Table is this year’s Food Safety Education Month theme, reminding us that food safety plays an important role in protecting everyone who gathers around the table. Food safety is important every day—especially when… Read more: Food Safety Education Month
- Food Waste Prevention WeekFood Waste Prevention Week is September 28 to October 4! Did you know that preventing food waste can also help stretch your grocery budget? With a little planning, families can save money while making the most of the food they… Read more: Food Waste Prevention Week
