Expanded Food and Nutrition Education Program (EFNEP)

The Expanded Food and Nutrition Education program (EFNEP) is supported by the United State Department of Agriculture (USDA) and contributes to the health of the nation by helping low-income families improve their nutritional well-being. This is accomplished through a series of hands-on, interactive lessons wherein program participants learn and are encouraged to improve food and physical activity behaviors.

Kansas EFNEP supports low-income Kansans by providing simple solutions to help you make healthy choices in eating and physical activity to improve your health and the health of your family. Developed by food, nutrition and physical activity professionals our sessions will help you create your own personal plan to Eat Smart and Move More. The best part? We know it works! Since 2005, 97% of families who participated in our program improved their diet while saving money.

EFNEP further contributes to the health of the nation by working with community partners and informing key decision makers and stakeholders to support an improved food and physical environment for low-income populations.

Through a series of nutrition classes, community-based nutrition educators lead interactive lessons for youth, adults, and older adults across the state to help individuals and families with:

Planning easy, nutritious meals planning to MyPlate
Stretching limited food dollars
Increasing physical activity
Improving skills for safe food handling and preparation

Sign Up for Classes

Once you have completed the program, you will receive an EFNEP Cookbook and a signed graduation certificate to show off to your family, friends and even potential employers!

Are you ready to attend EFNEP classes -- virtual or in-person -- at your convenience?

There is no cost to participate so come join us! EFNEP classes are offered free of charge in your community by Extension EFNEP nutrition assistants who are trained and supervised by county Extension agents.

Classes include 6-8 weekly lessons and can cover such topics as:

Basic Nutrition and Cooking Skills
Techniques for using what you have on hand
Recipes for quick, low-cost meals
Preventing Foodborne Illness
Simple ways to be active
Buying the best for less
Easy food budgeting

EFNEP Cookbook Graduation Certificate Image

EFNEP Reinforcements

Kitchen utensils, cookbook and graduation certificate awarded after completing the program. To see if you are eligible, call 785-232-0062, x119, email Sofia Diaz Buezo ansdb24@ksu.edu.