Nutrition Education
To help battle health problems such as childhood obesity that can be caused by poor diet, the Food Bank started the Nutrition Education program.
“Food Smarts” is a two-part program of hands-on cooking and nutrition classes for children attending after-school programs in schools offering the Kids Cafe program. Children learn about good nutrition, easy-to-fix snacks, physical exercise, hygiene and healthy living.
“Smart Shopper” classes for teenagers and adults who are eligible for USDA food stamps explore good nutrition on a budget, exercise, food-safety and healthy recipes.
For more information about Nutrition Education classes, contact Jessica Pinto .
Looking for more information on living a healthy lifestyle? Read our latest Food Smarts Newsletter!