Robin Peters, UNH Cooperative Extension Nutrition Connections program coordinator, traveled to Washington last week to receive a national award from the Expanded Food and Nutrition Education Program (EFNEP).

EFNEP, celebrating its 40 anniversary this year, selected Peters for the Paraprofessional Award for the Northeast Region because of her educational efforts in Grafton County. Nutrition Connections is New Hampshire's home for the Expanded Food and Nutrition Education Program (EFNEP) and Food Stamp Nutrition Education (FSNE).

Peters, who has held this position for 12 years, is located at the Whole Village Family Resource Center where she partners with other agencies. She also involves local Plymouth State University students in her programming by providing direct teaching opportunities with adult and youth interventions. She also has them assist with material development and other programming efforts. She works with over 50 outside agencies throughout the year.

Peters volunteers in her community and elsewhere to help those in need. She gives time at the local soup kitchen/food pantry, something she has done with her family over a long period of time. She has also donated her time in other parts of the country at other soup kitchens. Congratulations!