Craighead County EFNEP at UADA

Craighead County EFNEP at UADA Empowering individuals, youth and families with limited resources with information to support a nutritionally sound diet and enhance personal development.

What is EFNEP? 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 Cooperative 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. Youth classes are available year-round. 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.

Today's EFNEP Class enjoyed a Breakfast Parfait to Celebrate Eating Smart Being Active! Yogurt, fresh fruit and granola ...
03/11/2026

Today's EFNEP Class enjoyed a Breakfast Parfait to Celebrate Eating Smart Being Active! Yogurt, fresh fruit and granola is a great way to start your day! Breakfast IS the most important meal of the day!

University of Arkansas EFNEP is attending the 2026 EFNEP Conference in Kansas City, Missouri. The poster we are presenti...
03/04/2026

University of Arkansas EFNEP is attending the 2026 EFNEP Conference in Kansas City, Missouri. The poster we are presenting today highlights the nutrition programming several EFNEP educators across Arkansas have been doing within Workforce, Rehabilitation Centers, Re-entry Programs, and Correctional Facilities.

Craighead County EFNEP is attending the 2026 National EFNEP Coordinators' Conference this week. We will be back in the o...
03/03/2026

Craighead County EFNEP is attending the 2026 National EFNEP Coordinators' Conference this week. We will be back in the office on Monday.

We Celebrated Eating Smart, Being Active by making a colorful fruit pizza in class this week!The group enjoyed a variety...
12/18/2025

We Celebrated Eating Smart, Being Active by making a colorful fruit pizza in class this week!
The group enjoyed a variety of fruit on a sugar cookie base with cream cheese icing. There wasn't a crumb left! They suggested adding peaches, pineapple, & mango for more color & flavor variety!

12/11/2025

Community Outreach Post: Please Share
Brookland Church of Christ Drive Thru Pantry is Thursday 12/11/24 from 1pm-5:30pm for Craighead Residents!
Craighead County EFNEP at UADA will be handing out recipes to those receiving assistance.

Annie Camp Junior High students in Mr. Edmonds FACS classes spent the last few weeks sharpening their nutrition, food s...
11/20/2025

Annie Camp Junior High students in Mr. Edmonds FACS classes spent the last few weeks sharpening their nutrition, food safety, & cooking skills with Mrs. Huffman, EFNEP Nutrition Educator. The Teen Cuisine curriculum goals and objectives align with the educational standards being taught by Mrs. Edmonds. They completed the lessons this week by making Quick & Easy Pepperoni Pizza's for their graduation.

Today in our EFNEP Cooking Class at Revival Counseling Center we learned basic knife skills and knife safety as we chopp...
10/14/2025

Today in our EFNEP Cooking Class at Revival Counseling Center we learned basic knife skills and knife safety as we chopped a variety of fresh veggies for our Cabbage Stir Fry. We also discussed how to shop at a Farmer's Market. Some of the vegetables we used came from H&H Produce, a local farm and vendor. We also added some diced chicken for protein as well. If you'd like information on attending free Craighead County EFNEP at UADA cooking classes, email Kim at [email protected] or call 870-933-4565 to get more information on how to join!

Breakfast IS the most important meal of the day! In our 9/25 EFNEP Nutrition Class we discussed ways to Plan, Shop & Sav...
09/26/2025

Breakfast IS the most important meal of the day!
In our 9/25 EFNEP Nutrition Class we discussed ways to Plan, Shop & Save to Make Half Your Plate Fruits & Veggies. We made an easy inexpensive fresh breakfast parfait with granola. This recipe included 4 of 5 food groups. Dairy-Yogurt, Grains-granola, Protein- almonds & yogurt, & Fruit- a variety.

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611 East Washington Avenue , Suite A
Jonesboro, AR
72401

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

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