The official page of the North Carolina Expanded Food and Nutrition Education Program at NC State University. territory.
EFNEP, the Expanded Food and Nutrition Education Program, is a federally funded educational program conducted through the Cooperative Extension Service in every state and U.S. In North Carolina, EFNEP is administered through NC State University and NC A & T State University. Program participants gain knowledge, skills, and confidence to make informed choices about low-cost, nutritious foods, and t
05/29/2026
Chicken salad is a great addition to salads or sandwiches. This recipe from Texas EFNEP can be made with canned chicken or try it with leftover shredded chicken.
Cranberry Chicken Salad - Expanded Food and Nutrition Education Program
05/28/2026
May is Food Allergy Awareness Month. Chances are you know someone who has some type of food allergy.
If you are feeding a group and don’t know if someone has an allergy try to avoid these top 9 common allergens:
-peanuts
-milk
-shellfish
-tree nuts
-eggs
-fish
-soybean
-wheat
-sesame
05/25/2026
Grilling season is here! Make sure you are keeping your food safe when grilling.
-separate raw meat from other foods
-keep cold foods cold until you are ready to cook them
-cook food to a safe temperature
-make sure the grill itself is clean
https://www.cdc.gov/foodsafety/pdfs/Grill-safety-infographic-508c.pdf
05/22/2026
There are many steps to take to keep your food safe from the store to your table.
Make sure to keep raw food (like meat, poultry and seafood) separate from ready to eat foods (like produce):
-In the cart
-In the grocery bag
-In the fridge
-While preparing foods
05/20/2026
Popcorn can be a healthy and low cost snack. Made this snack at home for an even healthier and cheaper version!🍿🌽
Try this ranch version or spice it up with your favorite seasonings:
https://ncefnep.org/ranch-popcorn/
05/19/2026
05/18/2026
Meal planning is an excellent way to save time throughout the week. On the weekend, sit down to make a list of all the meals you plan to make that week and check if you have all the ingredients you will need.
If you want, you can even have a “meal prep day.” On your meal prep day, you can chop all the vegetables you will be using in dishes throughout the week, precook meats and grains, or even prepare entire meals and freeze them for later.
05/15/2026
Quesadillas are a great way to incorporate grains, protein, vegetables, fruit, and dairy into a single dish, and are also fun and easy to make.
Try this Quesadilla recipe for a healthy meal kids and adults will enjoy!
https://ncefnep.org/chicken-quesadilla/
05/13/2026
Strawberries are in season! 🍓 Add strawberries to your oatmeal or cereal for breakfast, blend them with other fruits for a midmorning smoothie, throw them in a fruit salad to have with lunch or dinner, or freeze them and enjoy a cold popsicle-like treat for dessert!