Benton County EFNEP at UAEX

Benton County EFNEP at UAEX Empowering individuals, youth and families that have limited resources to achieve a healthy lifestyle. What is EFNEP? Youth classes are available year-round.

The University of Arkansas Division of Agriculture is an equal opportunity institution. The Expanded Food and Nutrition Education Program (EFNEP) is a program of the Cooperative Extension Service of the University of Arkansas Division of Agriculture Extension and Research. The United States Department of Agriculture (USDA), managed by National Institute of Food and Agriculture (NIFA), and the Coop

erative Extension Service fund the program. What we do:
The Expanded Food and Nutrition Education Program (EFNEP) is to empower individuals, families and youth with limited resources to acquire knowledge, skills, attitudes and behavior changes necessary to maintain nutritionally sound diets and increase physical activity. Our goals:
EFNEP uses a holistic nutritional educational approach. Clients will experience improvements in four core areas:
• Diet quality and physical activity
• Food resource management
• Food safety
• Food security

Who is eligible for EFNEP? Individuals who are eligible for assistance programs such as Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP), WIC, Head Start or their children participate in the school breakfast/lunch program are also eligible for EFNEP. Arkansas EFNEP Audiences: Adults and Youth:
The adults are taught in small groups or individually by trained EFNEP educators. The majority of participants complete the program in 4 to 6 weeks. Youth programming focuses on providing food and nutrition education to contribute to personal development of youth from families with limited resources. EFNEP provides food and nutrition education for limited resource audiences in 18 counties in Arkansas. What does it cost? Where are lessons located? The programs are free, informal, and available virtually or in-person at convenient locations and times. The instructors live in your county and deliver intensive, multi-session nutrition lessons.

NWA EFNEP is at the VA Resource Fair today! Come see us at the Botanical Garden of the Ozarks!
09/03/2026

NWA EFNEP is at the VA Resource Fair today! Come see us at the Botanical Garden of the Ozarks!

Thank you to La Maxxima 103.1FM & 1290AM for allowing us to promote EFNEP classes in their studio today! For informatio...
08/28/2026

Thank you to La Maxxima 103.1FM & 1290AM for allowing us to promote EFNEP classes in their studio today! For information about upcoming EFNEP classes in Spanish, contact Jackie at [email protected] or Veronica at [email protected]

Participants at Goodwill Industries International Excel Center listen to EFNEP Educator, Veronica Guerrero-Pesina explai...
08/26/2026

Participants at Goodwill Industries International Excel Center listen to EFNEP Educator, Veronica Guerrero-Pesina explain how to make Skillet Lasagna. This class focused on grains, protein foods, and the importance of food safety.

Jacqueline Silva, Luis Rangel, and Veronica Guerrero-Pesina (not shown) were at La Poderosa 106.1 FM today to promote up...
08/24/2026

Jacqueline Silva, Luis Rangel, and Veronica Guerrero-Pesina (not shown) were at La Poderosa 106.1 FM today to promote upcoming EFNEP classes. Free Adult EFNEP cooking/nutrition classes for September will be held at the Rogers Public Library, the Springdale Public Library, and at UAEX Washington County Extension Office. For more information about upcoming classes contact Veronica at 479-310-0809 or [email protected].
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Jacqueline Silva, EFNEP Educator explains about her work with re-entry populations in Northwest Arkansas at the Society ...
08/12/2026

Jacqueline Silva, EFNEP Educator explains about her work with re-entry populations in Northwest Arkansas at the Society for Nutrition Education and Behavior (SNEB) National Conference. Arkansas EFNEP was selected to present a poster at the 2026 SNEB National Meeting held in Washington, D.C., July 27-31. Congratulations, Jacqueline!

Thank you to the Goodwill Industries International Excel Center and Academy in Springdale for allowing us to teach their...
08/12/2026

Thank you to the Goodwill Industries International Excel Center and Academy in Springdale for allowing us to teach their students during their lunch break! These participants are learning how to save money on food in our Plan, Shop, Save lesson.
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Be watching for Veronica on Telemundo this week as she lets the community know about upcoming EFNEP classes at the North...
08/06/2026

Be watching for Veronica on Telemundo this week as she lets the community know about upcoming EFNEP classes at the Northwest Arkansas Food Bank, Goodwill Excel Center, Rogers Public Library, and Springdale Public Library. For more information call 479-310-0809.

Veronica Guerrero-Pesina, EFNEP Educator helps children in her Kids in the Kitchen class at the Bentonville Public Libra...
07/24/2026

Veronica Guerrero-Pesina, EFNEP Educator helps children in her Kids in the Kitchen class at the Bentonville Public Library make Food Group Funny Faces. The children learned about grain foods and the difference between refined grains and whole grains during their class.
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07/24/2026
Participants at Rogers Public Library Teen Cuisine class made Skillet Lasagna during class. Even lasagna can be made he...
07/20/2026

Participants at Rogers Public Library Teen Cuisine class made Skillet Lasagna during class. Even lasagna can be made healthy by adding baby spinach and decreasing the amount of cheese. These teens learned about the difference between whole grains and refined grains and the importance of eating a variety of vegetables and fruits.
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Bentonville, AR
72712

Opening Hours

Monday 8am - 4:30pm
Tuesday 8am - 4:30pm
Wednesday 8am - 4:30pm
Thursday 8am - 4:30pm
Friday 8am - 4:30pm

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+14792711060

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