Provides a series of workshops combining nutrition, cooking, shopping, and basic financial literacy.
Service offers:
- a 6 week series of workshops combining nutrition, cooking, shopping, and basic financial literacy
Includes:
- weekly workshops in a small group format
- the Basic Shelf Cookbook, containing recipes that use the basic shelf ingredients
- learning how to prepare several recipes with a basic shelf of grocery items that are nutritious and affordable
- strengthening basic financial management skills with a focus on increasing confidence and self-esteem
- receiving a Basic Shelf food hamper and a kitchen equipment kit containing basic cooking items such as pots, pans, bakeware, mixing bowls, cooiking utensils, and more, upon graduation
Topics may include:
- food safety
- basic nutrition
- shopping skills
- food preparation
- eating well on a budget
- financial literacy (assets, budgeting, banking, credit, and consumerism)