Supporting Texas Families with Greatest Need Since 1969
The Expanded Food and Nutrition Education Program (EFNEP) helps young families and youth with limited resources—those most at risk to suffer from hunger, food insecurity, and the inability to connect with available support systems. EFNEP offers practical lessons in basic nutrition, food preparation, food budget management, and food safety in settings convenient for the participants. EFNEP also includes fun physical activities for adult participants that can be done at home. Program graduates reflect significant, lasting improvement in eating behaviors and healthy food habits. Texas has a need for EFNEP – 2022 data show that 20% of Texas families with children under the age of 18 were living below the poverty level, compared to 14% of U.S. families.
Texas 2024 Outcome Summary Report
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Success Stories
“We have cut down on buying foods with high sodium and sugar after taking this class. When my daughter wants a snack we read the label before we buy it. I also check the items I have and the expiration date before I go shopping.” – Travis County participant
“This was a very interesting and informative class. The instructor showed knowledge of subject matters. I am use to washing my hands, but I was not washing them for 20 seconds. I have now added this to my hand washing. I am also more aware of reading the labels on food products and especially looking for the expiration dates and what is in the foods. I do like to eat whole wheat grain food now. I was not aware of the amount of money I was spending on groceries. After taking this class I have cut down on purchasing foods that I already have or will not be using right away. I now try to plan my meals or at least give more thought to what we will be eating.” – Harris County participant
“During these classes of nutrition I made many changes with regards to my meals. I was a person whose sugar never went down and now my sugars is normal. I took on a 2,000 calorie diet and I went to the doctor and he told me I was perfect. I have bad varicose veins and because of my high sugar they could not be cleaned out. Now, this July I will get my varicose vein worked on. Thank you so much for these classes they were so good for me and my family” – El Paso County participant