This program is an affiliate of UC Cooperative Extension

UC Cooperative Extension
9335 Hazard Way, Suite 201
San Diego, CA 92123
Phone: (858) 822-7724
Email: scsalado@ucanr.edu

Adult Program

EFNEP Participants learn to:

Plan nutritious meals
Increase physical activity
Stretch their food dollar
Practice safe food handling
Prevent obesity through healthy lifestyles

Target Audience:

Families with children under 18 years. Participants should be responsible for planning and preparing family meals.

Eligibility:

Participants must satisfy one of the following:

Receive or be eligible to receive federal food assistance.
Have a monthly household cash income that is at or below 185% of the Federal Poverty Level.
Be a pregnant teen or foster youth in transition, regardless of income or age.

Featured Success Stories

Letter from a recent graduate:

This class was very beneficial for me. I learned a lot, and as a mother I can use what I learned to improve the wellbeing of my family. Thanks a lot to the instructor for her patience when teaching and explaining the materials, and for giving us ideas for preparing healthy meals. Thank you for everything!

Video of a recent graduate:

Interview conducted by Mary Maser, one of our program representatives for the Adult Nutrition program.

Contact Information

Shirley Salado
EFNEP Supervisor
UC Cooperative Extension-San Diego
9335 Hazard Way, Suite 201
San Diego, CA 92123
Email: scsalado@ucanr.edu
Phone 858-822-7724