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Coronavirus COVID-19

COVID-19 Advisory: WSU Extension is working to keep our communities safe. All Extension programming is being provided virtually, postponed, or canceled. Effective March 16, 2020, WSU Extension county offices and WSU Research & Extension Centers will be closed to the public. We are available via email, phone, and webconference.

Food & Nutrition Education

Program Contact: Anna Kestell, Food Preservation/Safety Education Coordinator
(509) 477-2195 • anna.kestell@wsu.edu

Building a Healthier Community
through
Food and Nutrition Education

 efnep logo The Expanded Food and Nutrition Education Program

The Expanded Food and Nutrition Education Program (EFNEP) is a federal and state funded program designed to teach nutrition information to parenting adults and to children living in low-income neighborhoods.

1/4 pint jars of raspberry jellyFood Preservation Program

Preserve foods by using canning, freezing, or drying techniques. An educator can answer questions about food safety and food preservation.  Monday – Saturday 8:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.

FDA safe food handling logoFood Safety Program

Reduce your risk of getting food-borne illnesses by following the Food Safety Guidelines. Prevention of food-borne illnesses starts when you buy food; and continues when you store, prepare, cook, and serve food at home.

SNAP-Ed Washington State logoFood$ense/SNAP-Ed Program

A nutrition education program that teaches youth and adults with limited incomes skills and behaviors to eat healthy and maximize the value of their food dollars and food assistance benefits.

Contact Us

Anna Kestell
Food Preservation/Safety Outreach Educator
(509) 477-2195

Lori van Anrooy
Food Sense/SNAP-Ed Program Manager
(509) 477-2194

Kylie Pybus
EFNEP Program Manager
(509) 477-2190

Mailing Address:
222 N Havana
Spokane, WA 99202
Fax – (509) 477-2087

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