Expanded Food and Nutrition Education Program (EFNEP)

What is EFNEP?

Hands-on nutrition education near you. The Expanded Food and Nutrition Education Program (EFNEP) seeks to directly impact economic, nutrition, and food insecurity challenges. It is a program of the Cooperative Extension Service of the University of Arkansas System Division of Agriculture. The United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) awards funding to land-grant universities which provide free nutrition education to low-income families and youth to improve healthy eating, food safety, physical activity, and resource management skills, helping them achieve better nutritional health and self-sufficiency. 

How can we help you?

EFNEP helps individuals, families and youth with limited resources acquire knowledge, skills, attitudes and behavior changes necessary to maintain nutritionally sound diets and increase physical activity. EFNEP educators deliver hands-on lessons on budgeting, meal planning, healthy recipes, and active living.

Can I participate in EFNEP?

We would love for you join our classes! Individuals who are eligible for assistance programs such as Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP), WIC, Head Start or whose children participate in the school breakfast/lunch program are eligible for EFNEP. Currently, EFNEP provides food and nutrition education in 19 counties in Arkansas.

How much do classes cost? Where are lessons located?

Each EFNEP program is free, informal, and available at convenient locations and times. The instructors live in your county and provide in-depth, multi-session nutrition lessons. 

How do I get started in EFNEP?

Contact your local county extension office for more information:

Additional Resources

• WebNEERS
• General Recipes
• County Offices