Nutrition Education Program

Our Nutrition Education Program Assistants provide free nutrition and fitness education classes to youth and adults in Fayette, Franklin and Union Counties who qualify for SNAP benefits. If your organization or school is interested in offering this fun and active program to your clients, please contact your local Purdue Extension Office. 

 

 

Contact Us

Fayette County Purdue Extension Office

401 N Central Ave

Connersville, IN 47331

765-825-8502

Meet our NEP's!

Rebecca Marvel

Rebecca Marvel

NEP Community Wellness Coordinator
765.825.8502
2020's very own Fayette County Citizen of the Year, Becky Marvel, has worked hard to make our community a healthy and beautiful place to live. Becky has started 35 inititives in Fayette County from fufilling health and wellness needs to community development and community garden projects. Her volunteerism and dedication to her job and community has made her an asset to Fayette County and the Purdue Extension Office.
Carrie Pfeiffer

Carrie Pfeiffer

Nutrition Education Program
765.825.8502
Carrie Pfeifer is our Nurtition Education Program Advisor serving Fayette County youth Programs and Franklin County youth & adult programs.
Kelly Isaacs

Kelly Isaacs

Nutrition Education Program Advisor
765.825.8502
Kely Isaacs is our Nutrition Education Program Advisor serving Fayette County adult programs as well as Union County adult and youth programs.

Did You Know? 

The Nutrition Education Program Advisors are offering a series of classes with awesome incentives for participants! If you are a SNAP recipient you are eligible! This 4 class series lasts only approximately 45 minutes and will be over video chat, Zoom, face to face or even over the phone! With only 4 classes, earning your choice of a new crockpot, electric mini chopper, bullet style smoothie blender or electric skillet is super easy! 

If you are interested, please contact the local Purdue Extension Office at 765-825-8502 or either of our NEPs by email at isaacsk@purdue.edu / pfeiffcl@purdue.edu 

 

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