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Nutrition Programs

Food Stamp Nutrition Education
(FSNE)

The Food Stamp Nutrition Education Program provides nutrition education classes that specifically target those who are eligible for income-based assistance programs such as Food Stamps, WIC, Head Start, and Social Service Programs

This program offers free classes to youth, adults, and seniors. The program focuses on choosing nutritious foods, stretching their foods dollars, and how to handle food safely.

Each class is taught in small groups and is full of interactive activities, demonstrations and visuals.

For more information clink on the AGENCY LINK or PARTICIPANT LINK .


Expanded Food and Nutrition Education Program
(EFNEP)

Description

The Extension Nutrition Program provides free information on how to buy and prepare nutritious meals while saving money. The program is based on Extension's work in food, nutrition, and food budgeting.  
We strive to provide a positive, successful, and encouraging experience for people with limited incomes.  
Our free classes are offered on-site with any cooperating agency.

Classes

  • Demonstrations and Displays 
  • Hands-on Activities
  • Resource Materials & Recipes 
  • Taste Testing 

Some of the lessons:

  • Making meals from what's on hand 
  • Planning nutritious meals 
  • Saving money at the grocery store 
  • Budgeting your food dollar 
  • Safe food preparation and storage 
  • Feeding your family 
  • Easy, fast meals 


People Who May Benefit

  • Anyone receiving food stamps or those who qualify
  • Anyone receiving any type of public assistance
  • Families receiving WIC benefits 
  • Teen parents
  • Pregnant
  • Military with young families 
  • Group home residents 
  • Youth group participants - K thru 3rd grade  


Upon completing this course, participants receive a free cookbook and certificate of completion. 


External Links

These links are provided as sources of information;  we exercise no control over their function or content
Cornell Food & Nutrition Information 
Utah State Extension Food & Nutrition Info.
All About Iron

 

 

Nutrition


FSNE
Michael Lucero , FSNE Agent

EFNEP
Mary Encinias , EFNEP Educator

Doris Todd , EFNEP Educator

305 S. Union Blvd.
Colorado Springs, CO 80910
719-636-8920
719-575-8692 (fax)

Directions to our office.

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