ABOUT PEPIN COUNTY WNEP

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 Pepin 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 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)
• Nutrients and Calories in Food
• My Pyramid Food Guide
• Nutrition Facts Label
• American Dietetic Association

Reference Materials from UW Extension Specialists

• Food Safety and Health - UW Madison

STAFF

If you have any questions regarding Nutrition Education in Pepin County, please contact:

Marie Ritscher
Pepin County - UW Extension
County Government Center
740 7th Avenue W, PO Box 39
Durand, WI 54736-0039
Phone: 715-672-5214
Fax: 715-672-5216
Email: marie.ritscher@ces.uwex.edu