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The E.F.N.E.P. program is here to make a difference. Our objective is to improve the overall health of the whole family by providing them with thenecessary tools to enhance their skills and talents in making healthy food choices; preparing nutritional low cost meals; being resourceful, creative and resilient in times of emergencies; to become productive and in control of their own lives. We conduct workshops and health fairs to provide hands-on participation in food uses, preparation, healthy choices, gardening, food preservation, safety and sanitation practices. We provide scientific and educational information, newsletters, articles and visual aides. Nutrition Education and Life Skills - preparation for world of work. Dietary analysis computer printout for individuals. Motivation and support for body weight, health and fitness. We teach nutrition for infants, pregnant teens and teen fathers. Very active 4-H youth program, in school and after school. Support for grandparents raising children. Other ways we help families -
How Can I Participate in the EFNEP Program? We work with individuals, small groups and in school classrooms.
Teaching Kitchens set up in centers, churches and in private homes.
We get referrals from agencies, churches, schools, doctors, hospitals, health
departments, food banks and interested individuals.
EFNEP News - ONE ERA ENDS IN E.F.N.E.P. The ‘New Era In EFNEP’ begins under the capable supervision of Deidre Betancourt, Extension Agent, EFNEP in Stark-Summit Counties. ( We are accustomed to these kinds of working arrangements in Extension). The knowledgeable and experienced Educators, Geraldine Culliver and Gertha Venable continue teaching nutrition to the limited resource families and EFNEP 4H youth in the established Teaching Kitchens and in the public schools. They, however, look to agencies to be supportive in outreach and helping to organize new groups in order for their teaching and time to be efficient and effective. EFNEP continues to be an integral part of Extension programing in Mahoning County and maintain the central office in Canfield where they can be reached at the same telephone – 330-533-5538. We are involved in the National Youth Sports Program in conjunction with YSU where their aim is to help at-risk youth learn to “walk tall, talk tall and stand tall.” Likewise, the Bremer Foundation enable us to work with youth from Neighborhood Ministries to increase nutrition awareness and exposure to activities that will improve their physical fitness, health, cultural and classroom education. Churches, parks and centers that are sponsoring day camps can call for ‘one time’ presentations on nutrition and healthy snacks. The adult educators are involved in encouraging participation in Jubilee Gardens and teaching food safety and food preservation
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All educational programs conducted by Ohio State University Extension are available to clientele on a nondiscriminatory basis without regard to race, color, creed, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, gender, age, disability or Vietnam-era veteran status.
Issued in furtherance
of Cooperative Extension work, Acts of May 8 and June 30, 1914, in cooperation
with the U.S. Department of Agriculture, Keith L. Smith, Director, Ohio State
University Extension.
TDD # 1 (800) 589-8292
(Ohio only) or (614) 292-1868
Updated: May 2004