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Family Nutrition Program (FNP)

Family Nutrition Program (FNP)
The FNP program helps eligible food stamp recipients become better educated about nutrition, food safety and food budgeting.

Nutrition and Wellness

Nutrition and Wellness
Questions you have about issues related to nutrition and wellness are always welcome and we will do our best to answer your questions as soon as possible.

Nutrition & Health Resources
  • The Zucchini Patch Cookbook PDF
    This cookbook contains many recipes utilizing that extra zucchini you've grown in your goarden or been given by well meaning neighbors.

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News & Updates
Extension Connections
Monthly newsletter highlighting upcoming programs and information of interest to Christian County citizens.
Less Is More
Fact sheets, tips and recipes that can help lead to healthier lifestyles.
Working Families
News and ideas for families with working parents.
Your Health and You
Valuable tips for staying healthy.
Community Directory

Christian County Social Services Directory
This directory is a listing of most social service agencies serving Christian County residents.

Recipes for Your Eating Enjoyment
This directory is a complete archive of all the recipes printed in Extension Connections newsletter each month since October 1999. Recipes can be searched either by title, if known, or ingredient.

Upcoming Events

FNP: ABC Cooking Class, 9:00-11:00 a.m., U of I Extension Christian County
Taylorville, Illinois (Christian County)
November 11, 2009

FNP Nutrition Lesson for Volunteer Fair, 3:30 p.m.-6:30 p.m., Taylorville High School Cafeteria
November 17, 2009

FNP Nutrition Lesson for Moms and Tots Moving and Grooving Group, 1:30 p.m., Manner's Park
November 18, 2009

Full event calendar >>

Contact Us
For more information about these programs, please contact:

Linda L. Smith
County Extension Director
Christian County Unit
1120 N Webster St.
Taylorville, IL 62568
Phone: 217-287-7246
FAX: 217-287-7248
smithll@illinois.edu

Nancy Briggs
Family Nutrition Program Coordinator
Christian County Unit
1120 N Webster St.
Taylorville, IL 62568
Phone: 217-287-7246
FAX: 217-287-7248
nbriggs@illinois.edu

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