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Monday 7:30am - 4pm Tuesday 7:30am - 4pm Wednesday 7:30am - 4pm Thursday 7:30am - 4pm Friday 7:30am - 4pm

AU EFNEP

We offer free nutrition classes to qualified participants to help families eat smart and move more! EFNEP will help you learn to feed your family better.

In EFNEP, you learn to:

Make healthy choices for the whole family.
• Choose healthy foods
• Prepare nutritious snacks
• Incorporate physical activity
• Choose foods for healthy pregnancy
• Make healthy food choices for infants’ and children’s development

Prepare delicious and safe food.
• Prepare new recipes
• Taste new foods
• Acquire cooking skills
• Learn about food safety and storage
• Achieve good personal hygiene

Make money and food resources go further.
• Plan meals
• Make grocery lists
• Shop wisely for groceries
• Budget food dollars and food stamps
• Use food labels to choose best buys

The Alabama Cooperative Extension System (Alabama A&M University and Auburn University) is an equal opportunity educator, employer, and provider. If you need a reasonable accommodation or language access services, contact ACES Human Resources at [email protected] or (334) 844-5531

10/13/2026

Explore Farm to School This Week! 🌱

Did You Know? Alabama farmers grow fruits, vegetables, peanuts, poultry, beef, and many other foods right here in our state!

This Week’s Challenge: Try a food this week that is grown or raised right here in Alabama!

10/12/2026

Pumpkin is a fall favorite! From pumpkin soup and pie to pumpkin spice lattes but pumpkin has more to offer than just delicious flavor! 🎃

Pumpkin puree provides fiber, vitamin A, Potassium and vitamin E which can support overall health and well being. It can support eye, immune and digestive health while helping support a healthy inflammatory response.

If you want to eat more pumpkin this fall try adding it to oatmeal, smoothies, muffins, oatmeal cookies, energy balls, soups or pies!

How do you plan to incorporate more pumpkin into your meals this fall? Let us know in the comments!

10/09/2026

Looking for new ways to spend time with your family this fall? Look no further!

Whether you want to enjoy the outdoors and fall foliage or have some fun at home, there are plenty of ways to spend time together!

Try these fall family activities:
🍎 Go apple picking
🔥 Have a bonfire & roast marshmallows
⛺ Have a backyard campout
🥾 Hike or bike a local trail
🚗 Take a scenic drive through the countryside
🎃 Carve, paint or decorate pumpkins
🥏 Play ultimate frisbee or kickball
🎬 Have a movie or board game night

What’s your favorite fall activity to do with your family? Tell us in the comments!

10/08/2026

We are proud to celebrate EFNEP educator Franchesca Burrell of Hale County and the Today's Mom program, recently featured in the Moundville Times. The article, written by LaWanda VanHorn-Rossell, LICSW-S, highlights how the program provides expectant mothers with nutrition education, access to resources, and support during pregnancy, helping create healthier futures for mothers, babies, and communities.

As participant Kiersten Williams shared, "It encouraged me to not only care for myself, but also to think about the health of my growing baby."

10/07/2026

Healthy habits can start at home! Through Teen Cuisine, one 5th-grade student brought what she learned about healthy food choices, added sugars, and physical activity home to her family. Together, they began making healthier choices, drinking more water, and being more active.

Small changes can make a big difference.

10/06/2026

Explore Farm to School This Week! 🌱

Did You Know? Many farmers start working before the sun comes up to care for their crops and livestock.

This Week’s Challenge: Take a moment today to appreciate the farmers and other hardworking people who help grow and provide the food we enjoy every day!

10/05/2026

October is National Breast Cancer Awareness Month! Approximately 1 in 8 women in the U.S. will develop breast cancer in their lifetime. While there is no guaranteed way to prevent breast cancer, healthy nutrition and lifestyle choices may help reduce certain risk factors.

Recommendations:
• Stay up to date with recommended breast cancer screenings.
• Regular physical activity. Aim for 30 minutes of moderate to vigorous physical activity most days of the week.

Enjoy a variety of vegetables, fruits and whole grains including:
• Dark, leafy green vegetables
• Citrus fruits, berries, pomegranates and cherries
• Oats, whole grain barley, bulgur, whole rye and whole grain breads
• Beans, peas, lentils, soybeans

Talk to a healthcare provider about your individual risk factors and any concerns.

10/03/2026

Are you wondering what produce is in season this October? Look no further!

Next time your at the grocery store considering purchasing artichokes, beets, broccoli, carrots, eggplant, green beans, peas, pumpkin, sweet potatoes, apples, figs, grapes, pears or plums so that you can enjoy it while it is at its freshest and tastiest this fall.

10/02/2026

Swipe through some highlights from this year’s EFNEP Annual Conference! From informative sessions and hands-on activities to plenty of smiles, team spirit, and road trip-themed fun, it was a great opportunity to learn, connect, and celebrate the impact of EFNEP.

10/01/2026

Farm to School connects students to local food, farms, and their community!

Through school meals, nutrition education, school gardens, and hands-on learning, students can discover where their food comes from while supporting Alabama farmers and local communities.

Try Farm to School at your school:
🍓 Host a fresh fruit or vegetable taste test
🥕 Feature a locally grown item in the lunchroom
🌱 Explore or start a school garden
🚜 Teach a lesson about Alabama agriculture
👩‍🌾 Invite a local farmer to speak to your classroom

Small activities can make a big impact in helping students learn, taste, grow, and connect!

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Auburn, AL

Opening Hours

Monday	7:30am - 4pm
Tuesday	7:30am - 4pm
Wednesday	7:30am - 4pm
Thursday	7:30am - 4pm
Friday	7:30am - 4pm

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