University of Florida IFAS, Manatee County Extension Service
1303 17th Street West
Palmetto, Florida 34221

Phone: 941-722-4524
Extension: 1856
Toll Free Phone:
Fax: 941-721-6608
TDD Phone:

Website: familynutritionprogram.org

Program Description

The UF/IFAS Extension Family Nutrition Program (FNP) provides FREE evidence -based nutrition education and obesity prevention classes for youth and adults who qualify for SNAP benefits. FNP also supports healthy changes in schools, communities, and child care centers by providing trainings, workshops, consultations and technical assistance to help nutrition education go further. Programs are offered at no cost to SNAP-eligible participants. We do not offer one-on-one nutrition counseling.

Services Available Through This Program

Nutritional Guidance , Parent Education/Advocacy , Prenatal Care- Nutritional Counseling

Hours of Operation


none

Eligibility Requirements and Important Information

Free evidence-based nutrition education and obesity prevention classes for youth and adults who qualify for SNAP benefits. FNP also supports healthy changes in schools, communities, and child care centers by providing trainings, workshops, consultations and technical assistance to help nutrition education go further. We do not offer one-on-one nutrition counseling.

Availability and Fees

Current Wait List:	NO
Handicapped Access:	YES
Accepts Medicaid:	NO
Accepts Private Insurance:	NO
Financial Assistance Available?:	NO
Sliding Scale:	NO

Other Fee Information

Points of Interest

The UF/IFAS Extension Family Nutrition Program (FNP) can come and teach nutrition classes at various locations throughout the community who serve families and individuals who qualify for SNAP benefits. If it is preferred, we can also have the classes scheduled at our office. We offer a variety of nutrition classes for youth and adults and they are presented through a combination of hands-on activities, discussions and demonstrations. We offer one-time classes or series based classes. Please call or email to set up your class. FNP also supports healthy changes in schools, communities, and child care centers by providing trainings, workshops, consultations and technical assistance to help nutrition education go further. We do not offer one-on-one nutrition counseling.