| The cornerstone of the new building
is a "kitchen classroom," a fully equipped food preparation
and demonstration area designed to help educate those who depend on
donated food, as
well
as individuals with special dietary needs, about nutrition. Nutrition
and cooking classes will be offered at no cost. "It's important
to not only provide food to our clients, but to teach them how to prepare
healthier, more nutritious meals," said Bea Hanson. "With
the rise in obesity and diabetes, especially in our youth, this valuable
training will benefit our entire community."
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Class Times:
Healthy Kitchens
Our new 6 week nutrition education and healthy cooking classes will start at the Food Bank on:
Wednesday January 21 at 10:00 a.m. for the morning classes and on
Monday January 26 at 5:30 p.m. for the evening classes.
For information and to register for classes
please call Robert Gonzalez at 361-887-6291 Ext. 106.
Space is limited so please call to register for classes.
Any agency that is interested in learning more about or
scheduling a Healthy Kitchens program at your facility
please call Robert at Ext 106 or Kiesha Hall, Rural Nutrition Coordinator, at Ext. 110 for more information.
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