Nutrition Education in Iron County
WNEP is an educational program for income eligible Iron County
residents. WNEP instructors share information on nutrition, food
shopping, and financial resource management. WNEP is brought
to you by University of Wisconsin - Cooperative Extension and
the Iron County Extension office.
What can WNEP do for you?
- Stretch your food dollars
- Improve your shopping skills
- Learn how to make delicious, low-cost meals
- Plan healthy menus
- Improve your health by eating better
- Make meals more fun with new recipes
- Learn safe food handling methods
- Improve your budgeting skills
- Get more for your money
Who can receive education through WNEP?
- Low income Iron County residents (youth, families, senior
citizens) who receive or are eligible for food stamps can receive
education through WNEP. (Residents who are NOT low income can
receive education through Family Living Nutrition Education
programs.) All we ask is that you be willing to learn!
In what ways do WNEP educators teach?
- Iron County WNEP educators teach small and large group lessons
at senior citizen dining sites, to youth at schools and after-school & summer
programs, to individuals and families in homes and at our UWEX
office.
- Iron County WNEP educators teach through walk-by exhibits
at WIC (Women, Infant, Children program) sites, at county fairs,
at Health Departments and other sites.
- Iron County WNEP educators teach through practical demonstrations
at grocery stores and other sites, such as the internet.
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STAFF
If you have any questions regarding Nutrition Education
in Iron County, please contact:
 Toni Rogers
Family Living Educator and Wisconsin Nutrition Education Coordinator
Iron County - UW Extension
Courthouse
300 Taconite Street, Suite 118
Hurley, WI 54534
Phone: 715-561-2695
Fax: 715-561-2704
Email: toni.rogers@ces.uwex.edu
 Deborah Leonard
Nutrition Educator
Iron County - UW Extension
Courthouse
300 Taconite Street, Suite 118
Hurley, WI 54534
Phone: 715-561-4380
Fax: 715-561-2704
Email: deborah.leonard@ces.uwex.edu
Gerri Reynolds
Nutrition Education Office Associate
Iron County - UW-Extension
Courthouse
300 Taconite Street, Suite 118
Hurley, WI 54534
Phone: 715-561-2695
Fax: 715-561-2704
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