The Expanded Food and Nutrition Education Program (EFNEP) provides free nutrition education workshops to low-income families living in Baltimore City. A series of interactive and culturally appropriate workshops are facilitated to groups by Nutrition Educators trained in nutrition concepts and community-based education.

Participants will learn about how to stretch their food dollars, basic food groups, nutritious food choices, ideas for meal preparation, food safety and storage practices, smart snacking, physical activity, and improving diet for a healthier lifestyle for individuals and families.

To schedule a series of workshops please contact Baltimore City EFNEP Educator, Farzana S Rahman, (301) 226-7425.

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Champion Parents from Baltimore City

Champion Parents

Mr. M. Brogdon from Helping Up Mission (HUM)
Ms. R. Tune from Daysprings Housing
Ms. L. Matthews from Waverly Early Head Start
Ms. Eneida Hernandez from John Ruhrah Elementary/Middle School
Ms. Ijeoma Ogunsanya from Waverly Early Head Start

Educational Programs we can bring to YOU

  • Eating Smart, Being Active
  • MyPlate
  • How to shop and stretch food dollars
  • Fruits and vegetables: fresh, frozen or canned?
  • Saving money serving healthy meals
  • How to buy, prepare and store foods
  • Meal planning and preparation
  • Food safety and storage
  • Reading Nutrition Labels
  • Choosing whole grain and high fiber foods
  • Choosing calcium rich foods
  • Building strong bones
  • Portions and serving size
  • Eating lean protein
  • Choosing and using fats
  • Limiting fat, sugar and salt
  • Choose more water
  • Be Active: Energize with Exercise
  • Smart Snacks
  • Eating Smart, Being Active During Pregnancy
  • Feeding your new baby
  • Feeding your baby solid foods

Community Partners

  • DaySpring Housing
  • Fallstaff EMS
  • North Bend EMS
  • B'More Fit/Patterson Park
  • Helping Up Mission
  • MCVET, Baltimore
  • John Ruhrah EMS
  • St. Vincent de Paul Head Start, Patterson Park
  • AIRS Housing
  • Southeast Early Head Start
  • Woodlawn Community Center
  • The Sage Center
  • A Step Forward
  • Creative City Public Charter School
  • Clay Pots
  • Enoch Pratt Free Library, Reisterstown Rd
  • Y Head Start, Belair Rd