Eat Well, Save Well, Live Well…
EFNEP is a USDA-funded program, administered by Land-Grant Universities, that provides evidence-based nutrition education to low-income families, youth, and pregnant individuals, aiming to improve diet quality, food safety, and resource management. UT Extension, through EFNEP, helps participants learn how to choose and prepare healthy foods, use SNAP benefits and related resources effectively and live a healthy lifestyle.
In Bedford County we offer educational programs for adults and youth working through our coalition and program partners who work with the SNAP audience. Please click on the buttons below for more information about the programs we offer. If you would like to participate in a program or would like to partner with us, please call Yesenia Garcia for more information and scheduling. Programs are offered in English or in Spanish.
Coma Bien, Ahorre, Viva Bien…
EFNEP es un programa federal de educación nutricional gratuito en Estados Unidos, financiado por el Departamento de Agricultura (USDA) y gestionado a través de las extensiones universitarias cooperativas en todos los estados y territorios. UT Extension, en acuerdo con EFNEP, ayuda alos participantes a aprender a como escoger comidas saludables, aprendera a usar SNAP y otros servicios gratuitos eficientemente y a vivir una vida saludable.
En el condado de Bedford ofrecemos programas educacionales para adultos y jovenes atra vez de nuestra coalicion y mienbros del programa quienes trabajan con audiencia que recibe SNAP. Favor de hacer click en alguna del las opciones de llalmar a Yesenia para mas informacion y horarios de clases. Los programas se ofrecen en Ingles y Espanol.
We are here to serve you!
Funding for EFNEP Funded by USDA-NIFA.
The Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) provides nutrition assistance to people with low income. It can help you by nutritious foods for a better diet. To find out more contact your local Department of Human Services (DHS) Office, call 1-866-311-4287 or visit the DHS website. The USDA is an equal opportunity provider and employer.
Contact Information
Yesenia Garcia
EFNEP Program Assistant
931-684-5971
yliragar@utk.edu
Please call to register. Series start as a group is formed!!
- Nutrition series on Zoom Wednesdays 10-11am in SPANISH! at First Choice Pregnancy Center-Participants will receive “Babybucks” call for more info
- Housing Community Center- Series coming up in Fall 2026
- Youth-Nutrition series for Homeschooled kids-ongoing
- Youth programming at Argie Cooper Public Library in July 2026
Program Partners:
- DHS
- Bedford County Health Department
- Head Start
- Bedford County Schools
- Shelbyville Housing Authority
- First Choice Pregnancy Counseling Center
- Argie Cooper Public Library
- Boys and Girls Club
- Healthier Bedford
- Community Clinic of Shelbyville
- Skills Development Services
- Menza’s Day Care
- Bedford County Schools
- Cascade High School
- Girl Scouts
- Boys and Girls Club
Interested in becoming a partner? Click here for the partner brochure and contact Yesenia for more information.
Links:
- Shelbyville Housing Authority
- South Central Human Resources
- First Choice Pregnancy Counseling Center
- Bedford County School District
- Tennessee Department of Health
- Tennessee Local and Regional Health Departments
- Bedford County Health Department WIC
- Community Clinic of Shelbyville https://shelbyvilleclinic.org/