The Wisconsin
Nutrition Education 
Program (WNEP) is
a collaborative effort between the University of Wisconsin Cooperative
Extension and the Wisconsin Department of Health and Family Services.
WNEP Program Fact Sheet
Who are we?.... What
do we do?.... Where do we exist?.... How does the community benefit?....
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. (more
information about our local partners is available)
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
Might I Be Eligible
for an Assistance Program?
 This
brochure outlines guidelines for WIC, Food Stamps,, Free &
Reduced Lunch,Badger Care and Healthy Start.
RELATED LINKS OF INTEREST
Sawyer County
State of Wisconsin
National and other
related sites
Lac
Courte Oreilles Tribal Partners
Sawyer
Lac Courte Oreilles WNEP partners with the
Lac Courte Oreilles Extension Program, Located in the Lac
Courte Oreilles Ojibwa Community College.
STAFF
If you have any questions
regarding WNEP in Sawyer County, please contact:
Lisa Wydra
Sawyer & Lac Courte Oreilles WNEP Program Coordinator
10610 Main Box 880
Hayward WI 54843
Phone: 715-634-4839
Fax: 715-634-6820
Email: lisa.wydra@ces.uwex.edu
Barbara Baker-LaRush
Sawyer & Lac Courte Oreilles WNEP Family and Youth Nutrition Educator
13466 Trepania Road
Hayward WI 54843
Phone: 715-634-4790 ext 120
Email: barbara.baker-larush@ces.uwex.edu
Rebecca Brunner-Stroede
Sawyer & Lac Courte Oreilles WNEP Program Assistant
10610 Main Box 880
Hayward WI 54843
Phone: 715-634-4839
Fax: 715-634-6820
Email: rebecca.brunner-stroede@ces.uwex.edu
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