Helping those with limited resources make simple lifestyle changes to improve their diet and nutritional well-being.
Did you know that it can be affordable and convenient to eat nutritious meals — even in Guam? Healthy foods are accessible on island for all budgets, and the Community Nutrition Education Program aims to help you make the healthy choice the easy choice.
UOG Extension carries out two federal community nutrition initiatives known as EFNEP and SNAP-Ed. These programs offer FREE classes that teach how to:
- plan healthy meals
- find affordable ways to eat nutritious meals
- keep food safe
- understand food labels
- incorporate activity into your routine
Let us equip you and your family with the tools and knowledge to take charge of your health!
About EFNEP
The Expanded Food & Nutrition Education Program (EFNEP) is the nation’s first nutrition
education program for low-income populations and is at the forefront of nutrition
education efforts to reduce nutrition insecurity of low-income families and youth
today.
Nutrition insecurity is a significant national health concern, especially among low-income populations that disproportionately experience poor health. Often associated with food insecurity, nutrition insecurity is characterized by poor nutrition, limited physical activity, and unsafe food practices.
EFNEP is a federal program that operates through Land Grant universities, like the University of Guam, in every state, the District of Columbia, and the six U.S. territories. EFNEP has operated in Guam since 1981 through UOG Cooperative Extension & Outreach.
Funded by the U.S. Department of Agriculture, National Institute of Food & Agriculture, EFNEP uses education to support participants’ efforts toward self-sufficiency, nutritional health, and well-being. EFNEP combines hands-on learning, applied science, and program data to ensure program effectiveness, efficiency, and accountability.
About SNAP-Ed
The Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program – Education (SNAP-Ed) is the family education implement of the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program
(SNAP). The Guam Department of Public Health & Social Services (DPHSS) manages the
SNAP benefits portion of the program and is partnered with UOG Extension to implement
SNAP-Ed by providing education that helps family members use SNAP benefits most wisely.
Additionally, SNAP-Ed creates community partnerships to prevent obesity in Guam through
policy, system, and environmental changes. SNAP-Ed has been active in Guam since 2014.
Office Hours: 
Office Location: 
