Orleans Parish EFNEP

Orleans Parish EFNEP The Expanded Food and Nutrition Education Program (EFNEP) teaches research-based nutrition information to low-income families and youth to improve health.

June 8)Summer is heating up, but don’t let that stop you from enjoying Family Health and Fitness Day! Beat the heat with...
06/17/2024

June 8)
Summer is heating up, but don’t let that stop you from enjoying Family Health and Fitness Day! Beat the heat with these tips:
- Get active in the early morning or evening.
- Wear sunscreen and sunglasses.
- Drink plenty of water.
- Stay in the shade during peak sunlight.

Take charge of your health this National Men’s Health Week. Schedule a check-up today and invest in your long-term well-...
06/14/2024

Take charge of your health this National Men’s Health Week. Schedule a check-up today and invest in your long-term well-being. Your future self will thank you!

Hurricane season is just around the corner. Use our Hurricane Food Supply Chart to help plan ahead. Find other disaster ...
05/29/2024

Hurricane season is just around the corner. Use our Hurricane Food Supply Chart to help plan ahead. Find other disaster recovery resources on our website at https://bit.ly/SNAPDisasterRecovery

Not sure what to serve for Memorial Day weekend? Try one of our simple and delicious Made from the Market recipes using ...
05/27/2024

Not sure what to serve for Memorial Day weekend? Try one of our simple and delicious Made from the Market recipes using in-season produce like corn, tomatoes, and peppers: https://bit.ly/MadeFromTheMarket

A great way to keep yourself accountable is with an exercisepartner. Grab a friend and try some of these simple parkexer...
05/24/2024

A great way to keep yourself accountable is with an exercise
partner. Grab a friend and try some of these simple park
exercises from the Live Healthy Houma coalition:
https://bit.ly/ParkExerciseVideos

May is Physical Fitness and Sports Month! Get involved in oneof our physical activity initiatives this month to supportp...
05/23/2024

May is Physical Fitness and Sports Month! Get involved in one
of our physical activity initiatives this month to support
physical fitness in your community:
https://bit.ly/HealthyCommunitiesPA

Greens are back in season! Next time you grab a bundle at your local farmers market, try this vitamin-packed recipe: htt...
09/25/2023

Greens are back in season! Next time you grab a bundle at your local farmers market, try this vitamin-packed recipe: https://bit.ly/GreensRecipe

EFNEP Orleans parish recruitment taking place at St. Mary Head Start by Nutrition Educator Emma Ramsey.
09/25/2023

EFNEP Orleans parish recruitment taking place at St. Mary Head Start by Nutrition Educator Emma Ramsey.

Interested in starting a school, home, or community garden this fall? Take this free online gardening course to set your...
09/22/2023

Interested in starting a school, home, or community garden this fall? Take this free online gardening course to set yourself up for success! Dig in at https://tinyurl.com/HomeGardenCourse

Already stuck in a rut with back-to-school lunches? Learn how to pack balanced meals and snacks that will help keep your...
09/20/2023

Already stuck in a rut with back-to-school lunches? Learn how to pack balanced meals and snacks that will help keep your child fueled up and ready to learn throughout the day: https://bit.ly/BuildAHealthyLunchbox

Navigating the vast sea of information can make it hard to narrow down what your child needs to stay healthy at each sta...
09/18/2023

Navigating the vast sea of information can make it hard to narrow down what your child needs to stay healthy at each stage of development. Explore some age-specific ways to prevent childhood obesity: https://bit.ly/AgeSpecificBehaviors

Healthful grocery shopping doesn’t have to be expensive or time-consuming. Save money and with MyPlate. Find savings a...
09/15/2023

Healthful grocery shopping doesn’t have to be expensive or time-consuming. Save money and with MyPlate. Find savings and budget-friendly foods at: http://bit.ly/ShopSimpleMyPlate

Facing a busy back to school season? Use our kid-friendly “cook once, eat twice” recipes to ensure that you get the most...
09/13/2023

Facing a busy back to school season? Use our kid-friendly “cook once, eat twice” recipes to ensure that you get the most out of your time and money: https://bit.ly/EatTwiceRecipes

This Childhood Obesity Awareness Month, learn 4 things your family can do to help your child develop beneficial habits f...
09/11/2023

This Childhood Obesity Awareness Month, learn 4 things your family can do to help your child develop beneficial habits for a healthy future: https://bit.ly/coam2023

Quick! Before Louisiana figs go out of season, use these recipes and tips to preserve what you’ve grown so you can savor...
09/07/2023

Quick! Before Louisiana figs go out of season, use these recipes and tips to preserve what you’ve grown so you can savor the flavor all year long: https://bit.ly/PreservingLAFigs

With hurricane season picking up, it is important to be prepared. For disaster prep and recovery resources like a hurric...
09/05/2023

With hurricane season picking up, it is important to be prepared. For disaster prep and recovery resources like a hurricane food supply chart and food safety guidance, visit out our website: https://bit.ly/GuideInDisasters

Fall officially begins this month! Check out what locally grown produce you can find in Louisiana this season: https://b...
09/01/2023

Fall officially begins this month! Check out what locally grown produce you can find in Louisiana this season: https://bit.ly/WhatsInSeasonLA

Happy National Eat Outside Day! Time to fire up the grill or enjoy a picnic in the shade. Learn how to pack a safe and w...
08/31/2023

Happy National Eat Outside Day! Time to fire up the grill or enjoy a picnic in the shade. Learn how to pack a safe and well-balanced picnic: https://bit.ly/SafeHealthyPicnic

Not only is it National Breastfeeding Month, it’s also peak hurricane season. If you have an infant or young child, use ...
08/26/2023

Not only is it National Breastfeeding Month, it’s also peak hurricane season. If you have an infant or young child, use this checklist to prepare an emergency feeding supply kit: https://bit.ly/prep_checklist

Did you know that most mothers want to breastfeed but stop early due to a lack of ongoing support? Find support for ever...
08/26/2023

Did you know that most mothers want to breastfeed but stop early due to a lack of ongoing support? Find support for every stage of your breastfeeding journey at https://wicbreastfeeding.fns.usda.gov/

Back to school means back to sports for families with athletes. Help your kids fuel up for gameday and recover from prac...
08/26/2023

Back to school means back to sports for families with athletes. Help your kids fuel up for gameday and recover from practice with these 8 tips from the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics: https://bit.ly/GamedayNutrition

Prioritize your health by making time for 30 minutes of physical activity a day. Whether it’s a solo walk or a workout s...
08/26/2023

Prioritize your health by making time for 30 minutes of physical activity a day. Whether it’s a solo walk or a workout session with a loved one, embracing the power of movement can have so many positive impacts on your health! https://bit.ly/WhyChoosePA

Help your kids eat right by banishing the brown bag boredom! Use these tips to spice up your family’s lunch routine this...
08/26/2023

Help your kids eat right by banishing the brown bag boredom! Use these tips to spice up your family’s lunch routine this school year: https://bit.ly/BrownBagBoredom

Are you craving pizza but want to add a healthy twist? Grab an eggplant from your local farmers market and try this reci...
08/26/2023

Are you craving pizza but want to add a healthy twist? Grab an eggplant from your local farmers market and try this recipe to add some color and fiber to your pizza! https://bit.ly/NutritiousPizza

Build a healthy meal with us using fresh, local produce from the farmers market. Check out these recipes videos to inspi...
08/26/2023

Build a healthy meal with us using fresh, local produce from the farmers market. Check out these recipes videos to inspire your next meal: https://bit.ly/FMMeals

Celebrate National Farmers Market Week by supporting local growers and fueling your body with fresh produce! Find out if...
08/26/2023

Celebrate National Farmers Market Week by supporting local growers and fueling your body with fresh produce! Find out if your local market or farm stand matches SNAP and FMNP benefits through Louisiana’s new Greaux the Good program: https://greauxthegoodla.org/partners

Curious about farm to fork safety this National Farmers Market Week? Check out LSU AgCenter resources for everyone from ...
08/26/2023

Curious about farm to fork safety this National Farmers Market Week? Check out LSU AgCenter resources for everyone from consumers to producers: https://bit.ly/FoodSafetyInfo

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New Orleans, LA
70112

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