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Visit The Dish: Real Talk About Food today for practical, money-saving tips and interactive lessons that provide life tips for you to plan meals, save money, and shop and eat healthier.
In-Person
Adult
Adult NEP classes are taught individually or in small groups at agency or community sites. Each lesson includes hands-on learning activities to help you apply what you'll learn in class to daily life. You will complete lessons that teach the basics of nutrition, planning meals, making a food budget, reading food labels, eating a balanced diet by following the USDA MyPlate recommendations, and more. When you complete seven lessons, you'll receive a graduation certificate and an NEP enhancement item that supports your new healthy lifestyle.
Youth
Youth NEP classes take place at a variety of community sites, including preschools, out-of-school programs, and summer youth camps. NEP also teaches during the school day in qualifying schools. NEP youth learn about hand-washing, food safety, healthy snacks, healthy beverages, MyPlate, physical activity, breakfast, food preparation and kitchen safety.
Check Eligibility
Classes are offered to SNAP-eligible audiences. Click here to check if you're eligible for SNAP. For information about in-person nutrition lessons, find your local NEP representative using our NEP directory.
Community
If you would like to get involved with one of our community programs, contact your SNAP-Ed agent or educator using the NEP directory.
Additional Food Assistance Programs and Information
Families who are participating in NEP may also want to explore these resources.
- Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP)
- Nebraska SNAP online application or Phone: (800) 383-4278
- Double Up Food Bucks
- Nebraska Commodity Supplemental Food Program (CSFP)
- Nebraska Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants and Children (WIC)
- Summer Food Service Program
- National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
- Food Bank for the Heartland
- Food Bank of Lincoln
- Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF)