Expanded Food and Nutrition Education Program Highlights

Published: 2019
By Johnny Peña

Expanded Food and Nutrition Education Program (EFNEP) uses education to support participants’ efforts toward self-sufficiency, nutritional health, and well-being. EFNEP combines applied science, and program data to ensure program effectiveness, efficiency, and accountability. This happens through a community-based, relationship-driven, hands-on educational approach. EFNEP has directly impacted economic, obesity, and food insecurity challenges that hinder the nutritional health and well-being of Missoula County. In the 2019-2020 school year has been a strong start for the two EFNEP nutrition educators Julia Goar and Johnny Peña. They are teaching at four schools, thirteen classes and reaching 205 students! They are partnering with local non-profits and agencies. they are currently teaching at two transitional homes for families. This is just the start to a great year! They will continue to serve Title I schools and families who are SNAP eligible year- round. They are passionate to serve the community of Missoula.