Family Nutrition Program
Helping Hoosiers eat Better for Lesson One Person at a Time
The family nutrition program is a nutrition education program for limited-resource audiences. Program assistants across Indiana organize group and one-on-one lessons to bring about lifestyle changes related to nutrition and food resource management. FNP's goal is to help individuals and families with limited resources develop the knowledge and skills to use their food dollars and stamps appropriately and to provide a safe meal environment. This is accomplished by providing free, informal, and easily accessible educational programs in homes and at various community agencies and organizations. These programs focus on nutrition and meal planning; food purchasing, preparation, and safety; and resource management. In Indiana, the Purdue University Cooperative Extension Service operates the FNP program, in partnership with the Indiana Family and Social Services Administration and the U.S. Department of Agriculture.
Come Learn With Us
We provide information about Foods and nutrition in your home or community center for individuals or groups. Through a variety of hands-on food preparation and other interactive activities, we will help you with
- Stretch you food dollars to last the whole month
- Plan fast and easy meal that your family will love
- Find out about food stamp benefits and other community resources
- Make sense of the latest nutrition information
- Make healthy snacks for your children
- Make vegetables fun and tasty
- Make healthy choices when eating out
It's Free and Fun
At home or group sessions you will be able to:
- Earn a free cookbook and other handy kitchen items
- view and participate in live cooking demonstrations
- sample prepared food
- participate in hands-on learning activities
- Take home easy low cost recipes
- Learn basic food preparation skills
FNP Reaches Limited Resource Audiences
The FNP program serves anyone who has limited resources, including families, single adults, seniors, and special audience. In several counties, we hire staff to focus specifically on a youth audience. Contact the Purdue Extension office in your county for information about what's available in a your area. The Family Nutrition Program works in collaboration with many community agencies and organizations, such as local food stamp offices, WIC, IMPACT, Head Start, food pantries, soup kitchens, senior nutrition programs, CAP, and schools.
For More Information
To find out where group classes are held or to schedule in home sessions, you have 2 options:
1. Contact Donna Mikels at 812-354-6838.
2. Log on to www.ces.purdue.edu/cfs/topics/FNP
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