UF/IFAS EXTENSION FAMILY NUTRITION PROGRAM

The Family Nutrition Program (FNP) at the University of Florida IFAS Extension 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 local Florida County Extension Offices.

The goal of FNP is to reduce the risk of chronic disease, health complications, and food bourne illness and increase food security among Supplimental Nutrition Assistance Program Eligable 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.