Union County
Expanded Food and Nutrition Education Program (EFNEP)
Success Stories
The things I learned from being an Expanded Food and Nutrition Program
homemaker started in 1996.
Two professional and caring ladies walked into my family's life and taught me
a better way of nourishing my kids and me. I learned the proper way to measure
food items, shopping with a grocery list, reading labels and planning my meals.
I thought I knew all the basics of becoming a young cook, but I was wrong.
When my program assistant, Diane Smith and her volunteer leader, Carol Hollis
finished working with me. I successfully graduated from the EFNEP program. That
was a big personal achievement for me, plus I enjoyed everything from A to Z
that I received training on. I never thought that five years later I would be
walking in their shoes as an EFNEP paraprofessional. I love every bit of it and
I'm here to stay.
The EFNEP program has made me more aware of bacteria, cleanliness, and proper
food handling. This is a success to me as I continue learning.
EFNEP Success Story
July 29, 2004
EFNEP has been very informative to Fairview Head start. Fairview has learned
about germs and how they are spread by hand contact. Fairview learned that hand
washing is very important. EFNEP has spoken to Fairview Staff& Parents about
Healthy eating habits. Parents learned how one small fry is filled with fat.
Fairview is very happy with all the good information we have learned form EFNEP.
Success Story
Me and my family benefited from the EFNEP program this past year. My
Granddaughter was overweight and did not pay any attention to her diet until we
started this program. Now she has her weight at her level and she knows what to
eat and the right way to prepare her food.
We are so pleased and I hope more people will try this program
Ellen Smith
EFNEP Program Participant
EFNEP Success Story- Strong Head Start
July 29, 2004
Mrs. Garner shared several food experiences with our parents at strong Head
Start. A lot of the parents tried the recipes that were given. We all looking
forward every month to see Mrs. Garner, we know she would have something
different for us to experience.
EFNEP SUCCESS STORY
JULY 29, 2004
To Whom It May Concern:
Here at Liberty Ministry Center , we have appreciated the efforts of Janie
Garner and Glenda Parker for their efforts in helping our clients. To know and
understand the important knowledge of preparing food. We appreciate their entire
effort put forth to inform people here in our center.
Lou Adkinson
Liberty Ministry Center
EFNEP SUCCESS STORY
JULY 29, 2004
During a presentation at Westwood Head Start Janie Gardner give information
on the amount of sugar we intake daily. Janie talked and gave demonstration of
soft drinks, bread, and some desserts. One of our parents is diabetic and she
was so thrilled with the recipes and helpful notes she told me event though her
doctor follows her closely. The compassion of Janie as she asked question about
the sugar we intake daily. Ms. Brazle told me she was so glad to get the recipes
and is really enjoying making different dishes for herself and her family. Ms.
Brazle states her family is eating more healthy foods since the presentation was
done.
Lillie Revel
Westwood Head Start
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