Linda Kuster

Grand Forks County Family Nutrition Program

I work with the Family Nutrition Program (FNP) which serves Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) recipients and eligible North Dakotans of all ages, including youth, families with children, pregnant and parenting teens and older adults.

The mission of the Family Nutrition Program is to increase the ability of individuals and families with limited resources to make healthy food choices within a limited budget and choose active lifestyles consistent with the Dietary Guidelines for Americans and the USDA Food Guidance System.  Specifically, participants will:

• Make behavior changes to move closer to the recommendations of the Dietary Guidelines for Americans.
• Make food purchasing changes by employing money-saving strategies.
• Be assured access to enough food throughout the month.

Some class topics include:

Handwashing 101
Banking on Strong Bones
Go Wild With Fruits and Veggies
On the Move to Better Health
Stretching Your Food Dollar
Food Safety

For more information or questions feel free to call 701-780-8229 or e-mail linda.kuster@ndsu.edu.

For more information about SNAP eligibility and benefits
Go to SNAP Information

For great tips on good nutrition, saving money and recipes
Go to FNP Monthly Newsletter

For nutrition and food safety information
Go to www.ag.ndsu.edu/food/

For more nutrition information
Go to www.chooseMyPlate.com