Cornell Cooperative Extension

Orange County
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Building Healthy Habits (Formally EFNEP)

Building Healthy Habits

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Since 1969, the Expanded Food and Nutrition Education Program (EFNEP) has successfully addressed critical societal concerns by employing paraprofessional staff and influencing nutrition and physical activity behaviors, particularly those with young children. Through a community-based, relationship-driven, interactive educational approach, EFNEP has directly impacted economic, obesity, and food insecurity challenges that hinder the nutritional health and well-being of this nation. In New York State, EFNEP is administered through Cornell University and delivered by Cornell Cooperative Extension on the county level.

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Last updated March 3, 2026

Food / Nutrition

What is Building Healthy Habits?

Building Healthy Habits offers free hands-on nutrition workshops. These workshops help people:

  • Eat healthier
  • Be more active
  • Save money when buying food
  • Explore ideas for feeding children
  • Keep food safe

Fun, hands-on-learning. Individual sessions or in small groups, in-person or online.

Eligibility

Parents, guardians, or young adults (age 18 to 25 years) who participate in any of the following: SNAP, WIC, Medicaid, Head Start, free or reduced price school meals, and other limited resource benefits.

To learn more about Building Healthy Habits, call or email Donna Bochman at 845-344-1234 ext. 273 or db998@cornell.edu with any questions.