ABOUT WNEP IN BUFFALO COUNTY

Wisconsin Nutrition Education Program (WNEP) is a federally funded grant program. WNEP education is supported by the USDA Food Stamp Program, UW-Extension and local partners. Our mission is to develop and implement community-based education programs, within a university research-based context.

Nutrition education is provided at the Food Pantry, WIC Clinics, Schools, Head Start Programs, and Senior Citizen Mealsites throughout Buffalo County. WNEP utilizes various tools such as learn while you wait, single and multi-session classes and cooking demonstrations to educate those participating.

WNEP also partners with various advisory groups such as FEMA (Federal Emergency Management Agency), the Buffalo County Nutrition Coalition, the Department of Health and Human Services, the Food Pantry Coordinator and the County Board of Supervisors to keep abreast of what the nutritional needs of the county are.

RELATED LINKS OF INTEREST

• UW - Extension WNEP
• Food Stamp Program
• Food Distribution Program (Commodities)
• Reference materials from UWEX Specialists:
  • Nutrition for Family Living
  • Food Facts for You
  • Food Safety web site links from Barb Ingham

STAFF

If you have any questions regarding WNEP in Buffalo County, please contact:

Marie Ritscher Buffalo County - UW Extension Courthouse 407 S. Second Street PO Box 276 Alma, WI 54610-0276 Phone: 608-685-6256 Fax: 608-685-6259 Email: marie.ritscher@ces.uwex.edu