UConn Extension has a variety of community nutrition resources available for you and your family. We offer recipes, shopping tips, nutrition advice and other resources. 

Outreach Programs

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EFNEP

Providing classes on nutrition, physical activity, food safety and shopping on a budget to improve the health of families in Connecticut. 

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Healthy Family Connecticut

Informational resources on many food and feeding-related topics available for parents of toddlers, and preschool aged children.

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SNAP-Ed

Outreach and resources for people who receive USDA SNAP (Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program) benefits. 

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SFMNP

Increasing food security for seniors and individuals with disabilities in Connecticut.


Resources

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Recipes

Cook with us! We have recipes available in English and Spanish to change up the meals you're preparing for your family.

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Videos

Our team has a variety of videos available for you to help you create new recipes at home, shop on a budget, eat healthy, and make the right choices for you nutritionally.

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Kid Eats

Looking for fun and healthy cooking ideas for the kids? Visit Kids Eats for recipes and tutorials.

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Find Farms

UConn Extension's Put Local On Your Tray program and HeartCTGrown program can help you locate farms with local food and has a variety of fun recipes. Products that have recipes on their site include in season produce. You can also visit the CT Grown map for farm locations.