Family Nutrition Program (FNP)

FNP is a nutrition education program for individuals and families who are receiving or are eligible to receive Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) benefits. 

The FNP helps individuals and families select nutritious foods that fit within a limited budget. 

Nutrition educators meet participants in many settings including county Social Services offices, WIC clinics, Head Start, food pantries, schools, senior meal sites and public health clinics.   

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For more information about SNAP and to determine if you qualify for benefits, click here to visit the ND SNAP web site.

Expanded Food & Nutrition Education Program (EFNEP)

EFNEP is a nutrition education program for families with young children. 

Families enroll in EFNEP and learn about healthy food choices, food safety and stretching the food dollar through a series of lessons.

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