Expanded Food and Nutrition Education Program

The Expanded Food and Nutrition Education Program (EFNEP) is dedicated to helping limited-income families and youth learn more about:

• Healthy meals and snacks
• Cooking quick, easy, family friendly meals
• Buying healthy food and how to afford it
• Keeping food safe
• Understanding the Nutrition Facts Label
• Using available community food resources

EFNEP nutrition educators teach adults caring for children a series of 6 to 8 lessons. Lesson content is based on the most recent version of the Dietary Guidelines for Americans and MyPlate. Hands-on, interactive classes keep adults engaged and provide the opportunity to discuss the lesson topic. Nutrition educators work with Allegany county based human service agencies, public libraries, schools, Head Start, WIC and food pantries to reach out to adults to enroll in EFNEP classes and often provide lessons at the agency partner’s location.

Community groups, including public libraries, shelters, food pantries, churches, independent living facilities, wellness centers, ESL and GED program facilities and schools seeking more information about our Expanded Food and Nutrition Education Program can contact their local CCE office.

Last updated February 14, 2023