FOND DU LAC AND GREEN LAKE COUNTIES

The Wisconsin Nutrition Education Program (WNEP) helps people in Fond du Lac and Green Lake Counties...

• Purchase and prepare healthy meals and snacks based on the Dietary Guidelines for Americans and the Food Guide Pyramid.

• Keep food safe to eat.

• Increase their food security by learning how to manage money.
  
  WNEP FY08 Programing Report (Oct. 1, 2007-Sept. 30, 2008) - Objectives and outcomes of WNEP programming October 1, 2006 - September 30, 2007

Fond du Lac and Green Lake County Food Programs ( .pdf format) includes information on food pantries, meal sites, senior dining program, SHARE, and FoodShare Wisconsin
Condados de Fond duLac y Green Lake Despensas de Comida/Recursos

Eating Healthy on a Budget - Food prices are continuing their steady climb, leaving many people wondering how they can afford to maintain a healthy diet.

Food Safety & Health: Your Food Safety Source - Looking for a respected source for information on how to preserve your garden produce or what the latest news is in consumer food safety? Are you concerned about trans fat in your diet or looking for a recipe? The Wisconsin Extension Food Science program has it all! From Topics A-Z to current issues and special resources, the Extension Food Science program has the information to help keep your family food-safe and healthy!

USDA Food Recalls

USDA Food Product Dating Fact Sheets - "Sell by Feb 14" is a type of information you might find on a meat or poultry product. Are dates required on food products? Does it mean the product will be unsafe to use after that date? Here is some background information which answers these and other questions about product dating.

JOBS LLC (Life Learning Concepts)
A variety of workshops presented by the Job and Career Center and The Fond du Lac County University of Wisconsin-Extension. These workshops offer individuals practical information on dealing with the daily strains of working and raising a family.

Other Informative Nutrition Links

For more information on FoodShare Wisconsin, go to this web site http://dhfs.wisconsin.gov/foodshare/

To find out if you are eligible go to: www.access.wi.gov ( Access to Eligibility Support Services for Health & Nutrition) This website is a quick and easy way for people who live in Wisconsin to see if they might be able to get help through Wisconsin 's health and nutrition programs.

WNEP partners with other community agencies to provide free education for families and individuals who receive or are eligible to receive food stamps. Who are our partner agencies?
Federal Food Stamp Program 
WIC (Women, Infants and Children)
Head Start
Food and Nutrition Service Child Nutrition
Food Distribution Programs

If you have any questions regarding WNEP in Fond du Lac County, please contact:
Michelle Tidemann
Family Living Educator/WNEP Coordinator
UW-Extension Office
227 Administration/Extension Bldg.
400 University Drive
Fond du Lac WI 54935-2998
Phone: 920-929-3174
Email: michelle.tidemann@ces.uwex.edu

Nutrition Educators:

Pamela Nelson - pamela.nelson@ces.uwex.edu
Kristine Schaeffer - kristine.schaeffer@ces.uwex.edu
Sharon Woolhether -sharon.woolhether@ces.uwex.edu

Susan (Sue) Siegesmund, Program Assistant II

susan.siegesmund@ces.uwex.edu

Wisconsin Nutrition Education Program is supported by the USDA Food Stamp Program, UW-Extension, FoodShare Wisconsin, and local partners. In Wisconsin, FoodShare can help provide a healthy diet. To find out more about FoodShare in Fond du Lac County, call ( 920) 929-3920, (920)929-3187 or toll free 1-800-525-3187. Wisconsin residents can also go to this web site for more information: www.access.wi.gov