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Family Nutrition Program

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The Family Nutrition Program (FNP) at the University of Florida IFAS Extension Service is the Florida component of the USDA's Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program Education (SNAP-Ed).  It is a partnership between USDA's Food and Nutrition Service, Florida Department of Children and Families, UF/IFAS, and the Charlotte County Extension Office.

The goal of FNP is to reduce the risk of chronic disease, health complications, and food borne illness and increase food security among Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program Eligible Florida residents by providing practical programming about making healthful food choices, balancing food and physical activity, keeping food safe to eat, and food shopping on a budget.

Click here to learn more about The Family Nutrition Program

Contact

Haydee Carbajal UF/FAS Extension Family Nutrition Program Program Assistant (941) 764-4533 hcarbajal@ufl.edu

Physical Address 1120 Centennial Boulevard Port Charlotte, FL 33953

Mailing Address 1120 Centennial Boulevard Port Charlotte, FL 33953

Hours Monday-Friday 8:00am – 5:00pm