About EFNEP
The Expanded Food and Nutrition Program (EFNEP) is a federally-funded program through the United States Department of Agriculture National Institute of Food and Agriculture (USDA NIFA) that offers nutrition education to limited-resource families and children in all 50 states and U.S. territories.
In California, EFNEP is administered by the University of California Cooperative Extension in 24 of California's 58 counties. EFNEP assists limited-resource families gain the knowledge, skills, attitudes and changed behavior necessary to choose nutritionally sound diets and improve their well being.
Core Components of EFNEP
Diet Quality/Physical Activity
Be active and consume healthy foods and beverages.
Food Resource Management
Be able to buy, grow, appropriately obtain, prepare, and store food that meets nutritional needs.
Food Safety
Practice kitchen food safety:
Clean, Separate, Cook, & Chill
Food Security
Be able to get food directly and from food assistance programs where necessary, to ensure having enough healthy food to eat.
Curricula Offered
- 100% at Home English
- 100% at Home Spanish
- Eating Smart Being Active English
- Eating Smart Being Active Spanish
Contact US
EFNEP Adult Nutrition Educator: Mariana Lopez
Email: mdvlopez@ucanr.edu
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Full FNS Non-Discrimination Statement (Spanish)