Miller County EFNEP at UAEX

Miller County EFNEP at UAEX 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.

On Nov. 8, 2022, Arkansans have four constitutional amendments to decide in the general election. The Cooperative Extens...
10/18/2022

On Nov. 8, 2022, Arkansans have four constitutional amendments to decide in the general election. The Cooperative Extension Service provides voters with neutral, research-based information on all of the statewide ballot proposals.

Ultimately our goal is to increase voter participation and help Arkansans be confident in their vote.

Download the 2022 Arkansas Ballot Issue Voter Guide or pick up a printed copy from any of the 75 county extension offices statewide:
https://www.uaex.uada.edu/business-communities/voter-education/docs/2022-Arkansas-Ballot-Issue-Voter-Guide.pdf

09/01/2022

Fall is right around the corner these days! It must be September! 🍂

Some of the foods you can plant in your garden this month include: cauliflower, cabbage, broccoli, collards, kale, mustard, turnips, radishes, bok choy, parsnips, carrots, swiss chard, beets, spinach, kohlrabi, and lettuce! 🥦

Questions? Reach out to your county agent. Find yours at uaex.uada.edu/counties

Download our monthly gardening calendar ➡https://www.uaex.uada.edu/publications/pdf/MP422_03.2020.pdf

08/18/2022
Miller county!!!
08/11/2022

Miller county!!!

Back 2 School Food Drive this Thursday, August 11 @ We Are Washington 1900 Marietta St. Texarkana, AR between 4-5pm. You must have school-age children in your home. See you tomorrow while supplies last.

08/11/2022

If you're watching what you eat and need a handy guide for getting started, we have a simple list of what to include and avoid in your meal planning. Watch Amy Monk, County Extension Agent/Staff Chair in Montgomery County outline these steps in more detail on their website https://bit.ly/3BjszSo

07/26/2022

Current University of Arkansas System employees including student employees and graduate assistants need to log into Workday on My Apps. Simply enter "Find Jobs" in the Workday search bar to view open positions. All Job Postings will close at 12:01 a.m. CT on the specified Closing Date (if designate...

07/14/2022

In this time of rising prices, money for food runs low. We can help with a box of food for your family. We welcome everybody, whether from Texas or Arkansas. A box of food will include cans of vegetables and fruit, macaroni and cheese, rice, beans , and meat. We are open from 9:00 to […]

06/24/2022

Remember, leaving food out on the counter to thaw all day is NOT safe. If you have a frozen product that you’d like to enjoy, practice these 3 safe ways to thaw food safely instead. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=T5C335jleZA

With food costs on the rise, do you struggle to serve your family healthy meals without breaking the budget? Does your f...
06/22/2022

With food costs on the rise, do you struggle to serve your family healthy meals without breaking the budget? Does your family participate in the SNAP (Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program), WIC (Women, Infants, and Children), or receive free or reduced school lunches? If so, EFNEP (Expanded Food and Nutrition Education Program) has a series of classes for you. You'll need to attend each of these 4 classes, scheduled for June 30, July 7, July 14 and July 21. There are two options for classes on these dates. One begins at noon and the other at 6:00 p.m. All classes will be held at the Miller County Extension Service, located at 1007 Jefferson Avenue, Texarkana, Arkansas (across from Jefferson Park). These classes are open to Arkansas and Texas residents.

These classes are free but pre-registration is required so we can prepare accordingly. To register, call 870-779-3609 or email [email protected] or [email protected] . Visit us at www.uaex.uada.edu/efnep for more information.

Address

Texarkana, AR
71854

Opening Hours

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

Telephone

+18707793609

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