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Marietta OH 45750-1415
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Family Nutrition Program

Last modified 2008-05-07 11:31

Family Nutrition Program in Washington County

Kim Sherlock Drayer - Extension Program Assistant                                         MyPyramid                          MyPryamid.gov

Cindy Styer - Extension Office Associate

What is the Family Nutrition Program?

Ohio State University Extension's Family Nutrition Program (FNP) is funded by Midwest Region Food and Nutrition Service, United States Department of Agriculture. The Family Nutrition Program is sometimes referred to as the Food Stamp Nutrition Education Program. FNP is a partnership between the Ohio Department of Job & Family Services and Ohio State University Extension in an effort to improve the nutrition of families and individuals who are food stamp program participants or eligible nonparticipants in non EFNEP counties and food stamp program participants or eligible nonparticipants who are elderly and/or adults without young children in EFNEP counties.

The Food Stamp Program provides nutrition assistance to people with low income. It can help you buy nutritious foods for a better diet. For more information, contact Washington County Department of Job and Family Services at 740/373-5513 or at 1115 Gilman Avenue in Marietta, Ohio.

How are programs delivered?

The delivery of educational programs at the county level is done by the Family & Consumer Sciences (FCS) Educator and by a FNP Program Assistant. FNP targets food stamp program participants; disseminates educational information through public service announcements, basic food and nutrition demonstrations, newsletters, fact sheets, individual consultations, and group educational sessions with displays and videotapes; and uses curriculum materials selected for the audience's unique diversity.

How do I schedule a program?

Contact or Kim Sherlock Drayer at 376-7431.   View list of nutrition topics available for community presentations.

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Upcoming programs:

Cooking Class on Friday, May 30 at 10:00 am at the Department of Job and Family Services, 1115 Gilman Avenue, Marietta, OH.  Cooking demonstrations, tips on stretching your food dollars, modifying recipes, and preparing healthy meals using foods such as dry milk, dried beans, oatmeal, and rice.  Samples and lots of money saving ideas!  Call Kim or Cindy to pre-register at 376-7431.