Nutrition Education

effective Monday, August 31, 2020:
All of our UMaine Extension Kennebec County staff have been working throughout the pandemic to bring you resources and virtual programming.
The County Office building is closed to the public, however, starting Monday, August 31st, our office will be open (8:00am-4:30pm Monday-Friday) for pre-scheduled appointments only.
Our staff will continue to be available to you by calling 207-622.7546 or emailing extension.kennebec@maine.edu. These no-physical-contact options are still our preferred method of interaction at this time.
Please check this site for updates or feel free to call the office for updated information.
 

Expanded Food and Nutrition Education Program (EFNEP)

University of Maine Cooperative Extension Expanded Food and Nutrition Education Program is free to income-eligible adults with children and if you are eligible for programs such as SNAP, WIC, or Head Start. EFNEP is also offered in Androscoggin, Aroostook, Cumberland, Hancock, Oxford, Penobscot, Sagadahoc, Somerset, and York counties.

In this FREE program you will learn to:

  • Cook new recipes
  • Choose healthy foods
  • Save money at the grocery store
  • Keep food safe to eat
  • Be more active

Contact Us: You can participate in EFNEP through individual and group lessons in homes or community sites including schools. For more information in Kennebec County
contact Debbie Barnett.

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Eat Well: Maine Expanded Food and Nutrition Education Program

The USDA National Institute of Food and Agriculture’s Expanded Food and Nutrition Education Program (EFNEP) currently operates in all 50 states, including Maine.

EFNEP is making a difference in Maine!

Read more about program outcomes of EFNEP in Maine.

Other Nutrition Education Resources

Online Education with UMaine EFNEP

Are you or someone you know interested in improving you and your family’s health, saving money at the store, and basic nutrition tips?

Our educators now have the resources to conduct EFNEP nutrition education classes at a distance with the option of classes taught one-on-one or in small groups.

LEARN MORE ABOUT EFNEP ONLINE FOR ADULTS

Eat Well Newsletter: Our newsletter has timely articles along with delicious, money-saving recipes for healthy eating and living.

Mainely Dish Recipe Video Series: Watch our “Mainely Dish” step-by-step videos for a simple recipe that can be done right at home!

 

For more information

Contact Deborah Barnett at deborah.barnett@maine.edu.