Elvira Briscoe

Elvira provides research-based nutrition education to low-income audiences in Philadelphia County. Her educational programs help eligible individuals, seniors, and families with limited resources enhance their nutrition, increase their physical activity and develop life skills needed for self-sufficiency and better health. The classes are provided at no cost to eligible participants at housing developments, food pantries, Career Links, churches and other human service agencies reaching the low-income audience. Classes include hands-on activities and cooking demonstrations to enhance the learning process. The content promotes USDA's MyPlate and aligns with the Dietary Guidelines for Americans.

One of the main goals is to help participants better manage the resources available to them, such as SNAP benefits and  items from local food pantries.

As part of Penn State Extension Nutrition Links, Elvira is helping to improve the quality of life for our most vulnerable citizens in Pennsylvania.