UMass Extension Nutrition Education Program

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Contact Information

University of Massachusetts Amherst
Contact: Tracie Gillespie, MPH, Program Leader
Email Address: tgillesp@umext.umass.edu
Phone: 413-545-1080
Fax: 413-577-4320

Chenoweth Lab 100 Holdsworth Way Amherst, MA 01003
Area Served: West

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Narrative

UMass Extension Expanded Food and Nutrition Education Program provides nutrition education to low income families with young children. Community based EFNEP nutrition educators teach groups and high-risk individuals. No charge but limited to income eligible families. Participants gain knowledge AND skills needed to plan low-cost nutritious meals, prepare food safely and manage food resources.

Service Types

  • Adult Education
  • Nutrition

Program Type

  • Food and Nutrition

Populations Served

  • All Disabilities
  • Developmental Disability

Ages Served

  • Birth to 3
  • 3 - 4
  • 5 - 8
  • 9 - 13
  • 14 - 18
  • 19 - 22
  • 23 – 59

Additional Information

  • Fees: Free Service