 Welcome
The Wisconsin Nutrition
Education Program (WNEP) is a collaborative effort between the
University of Wisconsin Cooperative Extension and the Wisconsin
Department of Health and Social Services. Funded in part by a
federal grant from the Food and Nutrition Service (USDA), WNEP's
primary goal is to provide practical food, nutrition and budgeting
information to families eligible for food stamps.
Growing numbers of Wisconsin
individuals and families are facing economic challenges and the
problems of food insecurity. More people are living in poverty,
and increasing numbers are the working poor. They are confronted
with difficult choices in the areas of food and shelter needs,
credit obligations, and high medical bills. In response to the
diverse needs and resources of the economically poor, our purpose
is to develop and implement community-based nutrition education
programs, within a university research-based context. We collaborate
with community, state and federal organizations in the design
and implementation of nutrition education programs.
We will help low income
elderly, families and youth:
- make food choices that are consistent with the Dietary Guidelines
for Americans and the Food Guide Pyramid
- manage their food resources and use thrifty shopping practices
for nutritious foods
- use safe food handling, preparation and storage practices
 Nutrition
Related Links to Other Sites of Interest
 CWD
(Chronic Wasting Disease) Information (630kb,2 pages)
STAFF
If you have any questions
regarding WNEP in Lincoln County, please contact:
Brenda Herrell,
Nutrition Coordinator
Lincoln County - UW Extension
1106 E 8th Street
Merrill, WI 54452
Phone: 715-536-0304
Fax: 715-536-0336
Office Hours: M-F 8:15 am - 4:30 pm
Email: brenda.herrell@ces.uwex.edu
 Karen
Thell, Nutrition Educator
Phone: 715-536-0304
Email: karen.thell@ces.uwex.edu
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