Community Connections for your Classroom

University of Vermont Extension’s Expanded Food and Nutrition Education Program (EFNEP) empowers Vermonters to lead healthier lives through hands-on nutrition education. Programs serve income eligible parents, caregivers and expecting mothers, as well as children and teens. The best part? It’s free.

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Participants Learn by Doing EFNEP offers adult and youth programs, typically six sessions long and held in a community or home setting. Adult programs involve a combination of group discussion and hands-on activities designed to inspire participants to make healthier choices for themselves and their families. Children and teen programs work within community groups and schools to create fun, hands-on and age-appropriate nutrition education opportunities. Participants learn to:

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• Prepare basic meals and snacks in a fun setting

• Shop smarter on a budget

• Grow and store fresh food

• Follow and modify healthy recipes

• Recognize what ingredients are in the foods they eat

• Understand the importance of food safety

• Appreciate the benefits of being active