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Food budget

Family Nutrition Education Programs (FNEP)

FNEP provides research-based nutrition education to Missouri’s Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) recipients and those who are eligible. MU Extension nutrition educators work in a variety of settings throughout the state with the goal of helping participants make behavior changes to achieve lifelong health and fitness.

FNEP promotional flyer (3.67-by-8 inches) (Spanish) (Bundle of 27)

Eating Smart, Being Active: Make a Change (Bundle of 25)

Eating Smart, Being Active: Strong Bones (Bundle of 25)

Eating Smart, Being Active: Stretch Your Food Budget (Bundle of 25)

January 8, 2024 - December 9, 2024

Cooking Your Way at the VA

Show Me Food helps you find fresh, local food

February 10, 2024

Eggs still offer good nutritional value amid high prices

February 8, 2023

Reduce food waste to save money

June 1, 2020

24 tips for packing a healthy, affordable lunch

August 17, 2018

Choose MyPlate: Healthy Eating on a Budget

Tips for shopping and eating healthfully on a limited budget.

Cooking Matters

Resources provided by the Cooking Matters program to help families shop for and cook healthy meals on a budget.

Dine out / Take out

Tips for building healthy food habits both at home and while eating out.

Food and Nutrition Information Center

Provides access to a wide range of trustworthy food and nutrition resources.

Elizabeth McGinley

Field Specialist in Nutrition and Health

Jim Meyer

Extension Engagement Specialist

Sarah Wood

Assistant Extension Professor