"Learning to Eat Better for Less"

What is the Wisconsin Nutrition Education Program (WNEP)?

WNEP is a UW -Extension nutrition education program that helps limited resource families and individuals-­

• Choose healthful diets
• Purchase and prepare healthful food and handle it safely
• Become more food secure by planning for spending their food dollars, planning meals, and using thrifty food shopping practices

Who can participate?

Families or individuals who receive food stamps (or who are eligible to receive food stamps) can learn through WNEP.

What does WNEP Teach?

Programs targeted to limited resource individuals on the purchase and preparation of nutritious meals and snacks, food safety and food resource management to enhance food security.

WNEP can help participants learn how to:

• purchase and prepare healthful meals and snacks based on the Dietary Guidelines for Americans and MyPyramid
• keep food safe to eat
• develop a spending and savings plan and live within that plan so food dollars will last through the month

WHO ARE OUR PARTNER AGENCIES?

LOCAL NUTRITION ASSISTANCE PROGRAMS*

• Christ Lutheran Church - Jackson
• Hartford Food Pantry - Hartford
• Slinger Community Food Pantry - Slinger
• Germantown Pantry - Germantown
• Full Shelf Pantry - West Bend
• Harvest House Meal Program - West Bend
• St. James Church Meal Program - Menomonee Falls
• Senior Dining Centers Home Delivered Meals

* For a referral to a pantry or meal program, please call Human Services Dept. 262-335-4610 during regular business hours.

As of October 15, 2004 the name of the federal Food Stamp Program in Wisconsin has been changed to "FoodShare Wisconsin ". This essential food and nutrition program no longer uses "stamps" to deliver benefits to persons enrolled in the program. The Wisconsin Department of Health and Family Services hopes that this new name and image will foster an expansion of the program so all eligible children and families receive the food and nutrition assistance they need. For more information on FoodShare Wisconsin, go to this web site http://www.dhfs.wisconsin.gov/foodshare/ . To find out if you are eligible, go to: www.access.wi.gov (Access to Support Services for Health & Nutrition). This website is quick, and for people who live in Wisconsin to see if they might be able to get help through Wisconsin's health and nutrition programs.

NEWSLETTERS

* HEADSTART NEWSLETTERS

* AGING AND DISABILITY RESOURCE CENTER NEWSLETTERS

NUTRITION INFORMATION AND RESOURCES

Find out about the New Food Pyramid, how to store food correctly and tips, tricks and suggestions. Check out MEALS FOR YOU !

FOOD STORAGE CHART

How long can different foods be safely stored in the cupboard? In the refrigerator? In the freezer?
Food will stay fresher and safer, and you will have less waste, when you follow the proper storage guidelines.
Keep a copy of our FOOD STORAGE CHART handy in your kitchen. Click on the FOOD STORAGE CHART to download your copy.

PREPARING FOR FOOD SAFETY IN EMERGENCIES / DISASTERS

• What happens after a flood, when the electricity is off? How to keep things fresh for short-term emergencies.

• How long can food sit in a refrigerator without electricty?

• At what temperature does food begin to spoil?

Visit our FOOD SAFETY page for all the tips to keep you and your family safe.

INTERACTIVE ACTIVITIES

This page is a great place to help your children learn the importance about MyPyramid by playing the BLAST OFF GAME.
You can also find a Menu Planner and Tracker to make sure you and your children are getting all the nutrients needed.
GO TO INTERACTIVE PAGE

RELATED INFORMATION OF INTEREST

• Nutritional Related Links of Interest

• Senior Dining Meal Sites

• Share Cooperative

• UW - Extension WNEP (Wisconsin Nutrition Education Program)

• Family Living Related Links of Interest

Nutrition Education Staff

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