Food Stamp Nutrition Education Program

What is the Food Stamp Nutrition Education Program (FSNEP)?

The Family and Consumer Sciences (FCS) Department of the Cooperative Extension has secured a grant from USDA through the Maryland Department of Human Resources that allows us to conduct classes on nutrition and nutrition-related topics that show you how to stay healthy and save money.

What is the cost? Classes are offered FREE.

What audience does FSNEP programs cater to? ~Food Stamp recipients and Food Stamp eligible families and individuals~ ~Head Start and Head Start Parents~ ~WIC Families~ ~Child Care Providers~ ~After-School Programs~ ~PTAs~ ~Housing Development Residents~ ~Disabled~ ~CHANGE~ ~Domestic Violence Shelters~ ~Senior Centers~

How are the classes designed? Classes and workshops are designed for your group's needs and may be scheduled for days and evenings and classes normally last for one hour. Length of programs may be modified to suit your needs. Series of classes will provide more complete nutrition education *Food preparation will provide samples to taste at no cost to the audience *Hands-on activities *Door prizes include recipes, magnets, lunch bags and some larger prizes *Great information packets *Hand-outs *Classes can be taught on Power Point, overhead, black board, or paper *Classed can be taught at the Extension Office or at another location.

What topics are offered?

• Vitamins and Macular Degeneration
• Vitamins A and C in Your Diet
• The Food Guide Pyramid
• Growing with Grains
• Vary your Veggies
• Fun with Fruits
• Marvelous Meats
• Poultry Pronto!
• Swim for Health-Fish in the Diet
• A Walk on the Wild Side-Beef
• The Calcium Crunch-The Dairy Group
• Slow Down on Sweets, Fats and Oils
• The Importance of Physical Activity
• The Fast Food Dilemma
• It's all About You-Ways to be more Healthy
• Making the Most of Your Food Dollar
• Healthy Desserts
• Healthy Holiday Cooking
• Food Safety
• Kitchen Pests (with Steve Allgeier)
• Healthy Snacks
• Heart Healthy Meals
• Beginning with Breakfast
• Understanding Food Labels
• Planning Makes a Difference
• Eating Right - Eating Light
• Eating Right for Two
• Feeding Your New Baby
• Developing Curious Cooks
• Feeding Infants and Children
• Health by design- Shopping
• Health by design- Fruits and Veggies
• Health by design-Activity
• Health by design-Grains
• Walk Ways
• Color me Healthy

****Other Topics Upon Request******

For more information For more information and to request programs or if you are interested in taking a class, but don't know where it is offered, contact: Terry Serio (410) 386-2760 or 1-888-326-9645.