The Expanded Food and Nutrition Program (EFNEP) is an educational program conducted by the University of Tennessee Extension, Department of Family and Consumer Sciences. EFNEP is targeted to families and youth with limited income, particularly families with young children.
Families and individuals who enroll in EFNEP receive a series of lessons, at no cost to them, on how to choose and prepare healthy foods. Education focuses on:
- Selecting and preparing nutritious foods
- Managing food resources wisely
- Handling foods safely
- Participating in regular physical activity
EFNEP has been conducted in Tennessee for over 40 years. Through the years, EFNEP has proven to be a program with significant impacts at a low cost to taxpayers. A cost-benefit analysis of EFNEP in Tennessee showed that for every dollar spent to implement the program, $2.48 is saved on food expenditures. This can reduce the need for emergency food assistance and save money for other necessities.
Contact Information
- Debbie Strickland Program Assistant
- Beth Brown Extension Area Specialist
Phone: (423) 798-1710
Partnering Agencies
Rural Resources
Greene County Schools
Greeneville City Schools
Recipe of the Month
August 31st is Trail Mix Day, try this recipe:
Hit the Trail Mix – University of Tennessee Extension
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This recipe will give us necessary fiber, vitamins, and minerals to help fuel our body. There are three food groups included with this snack (grains, proteins, and fruit), insuring it will meet our nutrition needs for the day.
