UF IFAS Extension EFNEP

UF IFAS Extension EFNEP The official page of the University of Florida IFAS Extension Expanded Food and Nutrition Education Program (EFNEP). territories.

You can find EFNEP in these Extension Offices: Escambia, Hillsborough, Miami-Dade and Palm Beach. EFNEP, the Expanded Food and Nutrition Education Program, is a federally-funded program through the United Stated Department of Agriculture Institute of Food and Agriculture (USDA NIFA) designed to provide nutrition education to limited resource families and children in all 50 states and U.S. In Flori

da, EFNEP is an integral part of the University of Florida IFAS Extension’s Family and Consumer Sciences and 4H Youth Programs. EFNEP empowers participants to adopt healthy lifestyle practices. For both adults and youth, classes are learner-centered with fun activities focused on developing healthy new skills and exercises. Lessons are designed to build upon participants’ strengths and past experience to encourage and support optimal learning. Throughout a series of lessons delivered in small groups, EFNEP focus on food-related practices to help participants achieve personal and family wellness. UF/IFAS Extension EFNEP intends to educate, inform and provide updated information on EFNEP’s activities and to support and promote EFNEP's objectives for these activities through its social media site. All EFNEP comments are made by EFNEP designees. This site is not a public forum. Social media users may share ideas through commentary that is consistent with and furthers the objectives of an EFNEP post and the University of Florida reserves the right to remove any comments that do not fall within this purpose. Disclaimer:

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05/21/2026

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We are proud to recognize our amazing participants at Brewster Technical College, who have earned their Certificates of Completion! 👏

Through the dedication of our Nutrition Educator, Maria DiLuigi, we continue to see positive changes happening in our community.

Together, we’re building healthier futures, one class at a time.

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 : With many schools across Florida ending soon, healthy meals are still available! Summer BreakSpot provides no-cost me...
05/20/2026

: With many schools across Florida ending soon, healthy meals are still available! Summer BreakSpot provides no-cost meals for kids and teens at locations across the state all summer long.

🔎 Find your site ⬇️

It’s here. Our Summer BreakSpot site map is officially live! ☀️

All summer long, kids and teens can access no-cost meals at thousands of sites across Florida. Find a location near you and make plans to stop by for nutritious meals while school is out.

➡️ Visit our website to find your spot: SummerBreakSpot.org/Find-Location/

REMINDER: Florida’s SNAP program updates: Florida Department of Children and Families
04/26/2026

REMINDER: Florida’s SNAP program updates: Florida Department of Children and Families

Volunteer Appreciation Week Spotlight! We are so grateful for our amazing site partner and volunteer Nuris Binett at the...
04/24/2026

Volunteer Appreciation Week Spotlight!

We are so grateful for our amazing site partner and volunteer Nuris Binett at the Dorothy Wallace Cope Center, a high school dedicated to supporting teen moms. As a dedicated teacher, she goes above and beyond—not only for our program, but for her students every single day.

Her commitment, compassion, and leadership make a lasting impact, and we are truly lucky to work alongside her. Thank you for all that you do!


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Today, we are proud to recognize Mr. Luis Cadenas for his long‑standing dedication to   💚 Since 2011, Mr. Cadenas has be...
04/23/2026

Today, we are proud to recognize Mr. Luis Cadenas for his long‑standing dedication to 💚

Since 2011, Mr. Cadenas has been a committed partner and volunteer who supports our mission through his work teaching ESOL at Erwin Technical College. He has also played a vital role in supporting ’s Cost‑Benefit Analysis (CBA) study, welcoming our team and encouraging participant engagement from start to finish.

Thank you, Mr. Cadenas, for your continued service, advocacy, and commitment to improving the health of our communities!


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It's  ! We are proud to recognize Ms. Janice Williams, Director of Non‑Secure Programs at Keeton Correction Center in Pe...
04/22/2026

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We are proud to recognize Ms. Janice Williams, Director of Non‑Secure Programs at Keeton Correction Center in Pensacola, FL, for her incredible dedication to .

For more than 15 years, Ms. Williams has been a trusted volunteer and partner—providing space, guidance, and unwavering support for our programs. Her commitment has helped shape the success of thousands of graduates over the years.

Thank you, Ms. Williams, for making such a meaningful impact in our community!



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👉 Sharing this helpful reminder from our   Escambia Extension team.   sites are available across Florida.
04/09/2026

👉 Sharing this helpful reminder from our Escambia Extension team. sites are available across Florida.

Get site opening alerts.​

JOB ALERT‼️ Come work with EFNEP! We’re looking for a Data Entry Assistant based in Gainesville, Florida.➡️ Apply by Apr...
04/01/2026

JOB ALERT‼️
Come work with EFNEP! We’re looking for a Data Entry Assistant based in Gainesville, Florida.
➡️ Apply by April 10, 2026
📩 Submit your resume to [email protected]
University of Florida Institute of Food and Agricultural Sciences UF IFAS Extension FCS

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