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

Phone: 941-722-4524
Extension: 1854
Toll Free Phone:
Fax: 941-721-6608
TDD Phone:

Website: https://sfyl.ifas.ufl.edu/manatee/nutrition-and-healthy-living/family-and-consumer-sciences/

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

The Family and Consumer Sciences Extension Program provide research-based information and educational programming to empower individuals and families to make informed decisions about their well-being and to provide resources that enable them to improve their health and quality of life. In the state of Florida, citizens face the challenge of managing their resources, preparing for their futures, and making decisions about healthy lifestyles, careers, parenting, and other aspects of life. Florida households struggle to afford necessities such as housing, food, healthcare, and transportation. Additionally, obesity and chronic disease contribute significantly to the leading causes of death and disability and contribute considerably to annual health expenditures. Many Floridians are unaware of how nutrition, unhealthy habits, lifestyle choices, and financial decisions affect their health, wellness, and quality of life.

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 topics offered in Manatee County in English/Spanish are: Aging Well Caring for Aging Family Members Relationship Classes Premarital workshops Positive Parenting Child Development Money Management Health & Wellness Education Nutrition Food Safety Housing & Home Environment Disaster Preparedness Sustainability