The Family and Consumer Sciences Program offers the families of Bedford County information and educational programs about food and nutrition, health, family finances and human development.
The Seasonal Eating Program encourages residents to eat what is growing here and now. Check out this page for Seasonal Eating recipes, information, videos and more.
The goal of TNCEP is to teach families how to choose and prepare nutritionally adequate diets and help them feel empowered to move toward self-sufficiency.
Canning, freezing and drying helps you make the most of your harvest of fruits, vegetables and meats.
Check out this page for proper methods and safety tested recipes.
The Skill Up TN program helps qualifying residents to reach their employment potential and become self-sufficient.
Contact Information
Whitney Danhof Family and Consumer Sciences 2105 Midland Road Shelbyville, TN 37160 wdanhof1@utk.edu 931-684-5971
Yesenia Lira Garcia Program Assistant, Tennessee Nutrition and ConsumerEducation Program 2105 Midland Road Shelbyville, TN 37160 yliragar@utk.edu 931-684-5971
Emergency Broadband Assistance:
The Emergency Broadband Benefit (EBB) Program is available to help families and households struggling to afford broadband internet service during the COVID-19 pandemic. The EBB program will provide a temporary discount on bills of up to $50 per month towards broadband service and associated equipment rentals for eligible households. Click here for more details, qualifications and how to apply while the funds last.
