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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.
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Double Up Food Bucks
Nebraska Double Up Food Bucks gives Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) recipients up to $20 per day in fresh fruits and vegetables from local farmers and retailers.
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Go NAP SACC
Go Nutrition and Physical Activity Self-Assessment for Child Care (Go NAP SACC) walks child care providers through five simple steps to make healthy changes to their program.
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Growing Together Nebraska
Growing Together Nebraska (GTN) is a SNAP-Ed funded donation garden project that increases food security and promotes healthy food access for families and individuals who are food insecure.
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Marathon Kids
Marathon Kids is a national running program designed to motivate kids by utilizing running logs, boost their activity, and introduce them to the joy of running!
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School Enrichment Nutrition Kits
Nebraska Extension's Nutrition School Enrichment Kits include lessons and supplies for grade-specific, hands-on learning activities to teach students about health, nutrition and physical activity.
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School Wellness
School wellness policies are an important part in creating an environment to support the well-being of students and staff. Nebraska Extension can serve a valuable role in helping your school to promote healthy eating and physical activity that support your wellness policy.
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)
