The Expanded Food and Nutrition Education Program (EFNEP) provides free nutrition education classes to food insecure and limited-resource families and youth in Montgomery County. EFNEP takes a hands-on approach to educate participants on improving their diet, better food resource management, food safety, and general nutrition principles.
EFNEP educators provide participants with helpful tips and tools on
- Choosing more nutritious snacks/beverages for children.
- Planning and preparing healthy meals.
- Handling and storing foods safely.
- Preparing new foods and recipes.
- Comparing prices and saving on their food bill.
- Fun ways to improve physical activity in children.
EFNEP workshops are taught as a series of 5-6 classes over several weeks.
To reach individuals who will benefit most from this program, EFNEP partners with schools, community centers, clinics, health and wellness centers, non-profit and faith-based organizations, and food distribution sites across the County to provide these classes.
Email Us
Kenneth Mroz, Educator at kmroz@umd.edu
Julie Lee, Educator at jlee1292@umd.edu
Alaa Sharaf, Educator at asharaf@umd.edu
Daniela Ochoa Gonzalez, Educator at daniela8@umd.edu
We also invite you to explore the EFNEP Statewide website