California EFNEP is making a positive impact in the lives of low-income families. Participants are making positive changes toward healthy living. They also report an increased knowledge of how to make healthy food and exercise choices with a limited budget.
Family Food Savings!
Did you know that families using skills learned in EFNEP classes saved money on food costs? Savings averaged:
$42.90 a month and $514.80 annually.
EFNEP: Empowering Healthy Communities Across California
The California Expanded Food and Nutrition Education Program (EFNEP) promotes nutrition, physical activity, and healthier lifestyles for income-eligible youth and adults. With strong partnerships in local communities, EFNEP drives transformative impact on the lives of individuals, families, and households, supporting long-term health and well-being.
EFNEP Makes a Real Difference
Our Impact
- 97% of Adults and 84% of Youth improved their diet quality
- 84% of Adults and 58% of Youth improved their physical activity behaviors
- 95% of Adults practice better food resource management
- 58% of Youth improved their ability to prepare nutritious food
- 82% of Adults and 57% of Youth improved their food safety habits
Financial Impact
- Collectively, California EFNEP participants saved $1,557,785 on food costs
- Families saved an average of $42.90 per month and $514.80 annually on food costs using skills learned in EFNEP classes.
California EFNEP Success
Youth Program
Youth EFNEP inspires lasting improvements in daily nutrition
Fourth and fifth grade students participated in EFNEP nutrition lessons with hands-on recipe experiences made possible by Micah House. A favorite granola recipe was so well loved that Micah House added it to their regular snack rotation. This partnership helped introduce healthy foods and inspired lasting improvements in daily nutrition. San Bernardino County
Safer meals
"I told my mom that it was safer to thaw the meat she was going to use to make dinner in the refrigerator instead of letting it sit in the sink." Alameda County
Adult Program
Transformational Skills
A mother participating in EFNEP at Olivewood Elementary School transformed what she learned in class into immediate action at home. Equipped with practical nutrition and food safety skills, she began preparing healthier meals, introducing new foods her family now enjoys, and reducing food waste. She credits EFNEP with strengthening her family’s overall health and well-being—turning small, informed changes into lasting impact. Orange County
Changes can improve health
In San Joaquin County, a mother discovered how portion sizes directly impact her health—and how different foods affect her blood sugar levels. With this new understanding, she began making more informed choices at meals, gaining greater confidence in managing her health.
