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Shawnee County extension says nutrition program reached hundreds and reported monthly food savings
Summary
Shawnee County extension staff told commissioners the Expanded Food and Nutrition Education Program (EFNEP) reached hundreds of participants and reported average food-expenditure savings of $162.50 per month; staff described school sessions, a community garden partnership and ongoing coordination with WIC.
Candice Stiles, Shawnee County extension director, introduced an update on the county’s extension programs, highlighting nutrition education, youth programming and volunteer contributions.
Sofia Diaz Bueno, the Expanded Food and Nutrition Education Program (EFNEP) extension agent, said EFNEP aims to help low-income families improve nutrition and strengthen community connections. She told the board that program participants reported reduced food expenditures "by $162.50 monthly," and that "426 total family members were reached," citing program tracking and educator feedback; an annual figure given in the…
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