Deb Donaldson has worked with many young children, teens, new moms, and elderly people during her 19 years as an EFNEP instructor. She enjoys teaching nutrition and cooking skills. “I help a wide variety of people (youth, teens, new moms, elderly, etc.) learn how to eat better, cook homemade food...

Mari was hired to the University of Illinois Extension EFNEP team in 2016. She became the second English-Spanish bilingual team member. “I teach nutrition program to children, teens, and adults in the Peoria area. I teach them how to cook and exercise as well as encourage them to be healthy. My...

Change brings new problems and new opportunities for society. Several University of Illinois Extension educators serving Fulton, Mason, Peoria, and Tazewell counties have joined a team of city leaders, agencies, and organizations to address the serious need of the lack of adequate access to fresh...

Angela Jimenez, Expanded Food Nutrition Education Program Instructor ajimenez@illinois.edu “I teach nutrition to youth, teens, and adults in the Peoria area. I teach my clients  to eat and cook healthy, work with a budget, and...

Irene Edwards Expanded Food and Nutrition Education Program  Instructor iedwards@illinois.edu  “I deliver programming on a level that youth and other audiences can engage, understand, and participate in an exciting and fun...

Jo Elyn Smith, Expanded Food and Nutrition Education Program—Instructor josmith@illinois.edu “I reach people in the Peoria community to help them better understand what tools they need to become healthier. This is important to me because...

Cheryl Russell, Expanded Nutrition Education Program Instructor clrussll@illinois.edu  “I provide my homemakers with ways and ideas to improve the way they eat. I teach lessons on how to prepare healthy meals, develop healthy...

For almost four years, University of Illinois Extension in the Fulton-Mason-Peoria-Tazewell Unit has extended the Expanded Food and Nutrition Education Program (EFNEP) to reach not only Peoria but also Tazewell County to help address food insecurity and associated health issues that may arise from...

The work being done through University of Illinois Extension programs and partnerships in Fulton, Mason, Peoria, and Tazewell counties is recognized for its positive impact at many levels through the University system. College of Agriculture, Consumer and Environmental Sciences (ACES) dean,...