A Coordinated Approach to Community Wellness

Purdue Extension's Nutritional Education Program (NEP) Offers a Two-Tier Approach to Lasting Change 

Community Wellness Coordinator:

With an eye toward long-term change, CWCs collaborate with community partners to impact policies, systems and environments.  CWCs specialize in providing support services to community-driven public health efforts.

Projects completed across the state include: 

  • Formation of Health Coalitions
  • Community Gardens
  • School and Workplace Wellness
  • Healthy Corner Stores
  • Trails and Parks
  • Farm-to-School Programs
  • Farmers Markets
  • Active Living
  • Food Access
  • Food Pantries

Contact Us

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Vici Gasaway
 
Purdue Extension Madison County 
Community Wellness Coordinator 
3424 Mounds Rd. 
Anderson, IN 46017 
765-641-9514; 
vgasaway@purdue.edu

Nutrition Education Program Advisor (NEPA):

Best known for their cooking demonstrations and sharing food samples and cooking tools, our certified NEPAs offer a variety of free lessons for children, teens and adults. Online or in-person programs will help your clients master:

  • Stretching their food dollars
  • Planning fast, easy and healthy meals
  • Increasing physical activity
  • And many other skills

Lessons take place throughout your community:

It’s easy to join a class. NEP offers lessons throughout our community at:

Senior & Community centers  WIC Offices
Faith-Based Organizations   Work Sites
Food Pantries Libraries
Schools   Shelters
Meal Sites Pregnancy Resource Centers
NEP Target Audiences

The Purdue Extension Nutrition Education Program serves:

-SNAP and SNAP-eligible recipients

-Limited-resource individuals of all ages

-Eligible schools (50% or more free & reduced lunch)

Take the Next Step Today

Start your health journey today by signing up for our free and fun nutrition classes. Contact the Madison County Nutrition Education Program.


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Beth Scholer

Nutrition Education Program Advisor

3424 Mounds Rd.
Anderson, IN 46017
765-641-9514;
bdschole@purdue.edu

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