RHODE TO HEALTH
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HEALTHY RECIPES
Check out some Healthy Recipes from the program.
ABOUT HEALTHY HABITS
Bringing nutrition education directly to the people who need it most: guests of Food Bank member agencies.
The program is held on site at member agencies and is designed to help guests create healthier meals on a tight budget, with a focus on balance, moderation and variety.
In addition to offering learning experiences for guests, the Food Bank also trains staff and volunteers at our member agencies, so they can extend these opportunities to more people.
Healthy Habits is a flexible program, designed to meet various levels of interest and availability among those we serve.
Regardless of the length of the learning experience, we always focus on four key areas:
Check out some Healthy Recipes from the program.
Click here for the Healthy Habits brochure.
Three different class series are available for programs with kitchens and/or serving areas.
Family Series
This 6-week class series is geared towards caregivers with school–aged children and focuses on the basics of a healthful diet, food safety, food budgeting, cooking with kids, and meal planning for families. Groceries are provided to each participating household for 4 out of the 6 weeks of this program.
Adult Series
This 6-week class is geared towards adults with a focus on nutrition, food safety, food budgeting, and on the prevention and management of chronic diseases such as Type 2 Diabetes and Hypertension, the importance of hydration, memory health, and more! Groceries are provided to each participant for 4 of the 6 weeks of this program.
Child Series
We have two series types for preschool aged children and elementary school children. These series run 4-6 weeks and focus on trying new foods and establishing healthy habits using storytelling and food science experiments!
These 30-60 minute workshops involve interactive activities and require audience participation. They are best suited for programs that have a captive audience and have a space to host the workshop.
Click here for a list of workshops.
Quick Picks are food and/or nutrition themed demonstrations. These demos are best for agency guests who are waiting to shop at the pantry, enjoying a meal at a meal site, or at events where a table can be set up.
Each demo includes food tastings, 1-3 minute activities, handouts, resources, and more. Contact us to learn about topics.
These 30-60 minute trainings are for staff and volunteers on-site at Food Bank Member Agencies. They are designed as train-the-trainers to share the information learned with their guests.
