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Cooking Matters
Learn How to Buy, Cook, and Eat Healthy Food
“I didn't know about trying out shredded sweet potatoes and putting it in into the turkey tacos, but it was SOOOO good and I know it was healthy. I wonder what else I can shred into my tacos."
Join Cooking Matters for a 6-week cooking and nutrition education course to learn smart shopping strategies and healthy cooking skills that can help you prepare nutritious, low-cost meals and snacks at home. Participants meet for two hours, once a week, for six weeks and take home a bag of groceries to practice their new cooking skills with a recipe learned in each class.
COOKING MATTERS
Cooking Matters is a national, research based cooking and nutrition curriculum. Throughout the course participants learn about healthy eating, food budgeting, strategies for grocery shopping and meal planning, food safety, and basic cooking skills.
By the end of the course, participants are confident in their ability to shop for healthy foods on a budget and prepare healthy, affordable, home cooked meals leading to an increase in food security and selfsufficiency.
COOKING MATTERS FOR KIDS
Cooking Matters for Kids is a cooking and nutrition program specifically designed for kids. Through hands-on recipe preparation, kids learn the basics of healthy eating that is both affordable and delicious, and increases confidence in the kitchen.
COOKING MATTERS FOR TEENS
Cooking Matters for Teens teaches teens how to prepare and shop sensibly for healthy meals on a budget through activities and hands-on recipe preparation. This program aims to increase confidence in the kitchen and equip students with valuable life skills for independence and good health.
Find A Cooking Matters Program Near You
Not seeing an upcoming class in your area? Contact us for information about Cooking Matters in your area.
HOST A COURSE
Fresno Metro’s Cooking Matters partners with local organizations to provide hands-on, cooking-based nutrition education classes to families living on a budget.
Our typical host sites meet the following criteria:
- Has space and facilities to accommodate 12-15 participants
- Has a staff person to recruit participants and make weekly reminder phone calls and/or emails
Volunteer
Volunteers are a key part of any successful program. Cooking Matters volunteers will provide support to our Cooking Matters team as they teach participants how to create healthy, delicious meals on a limited budget. Submit an interest form to learn more about how you can support Cooking Matters.
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Support nutrition education through Cooking Matters.
