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Fun, Food and Friends!

Mom and child baking

People with limited incomes can discover how to make healthy food choices while stretching food dollars in our classes. This program is funded by the USDA Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program Education and the Expanded Food and Nutrition Programs. About the Program…


Features

Cooking Matters MN Featured on MPR

Interview with CeAnn Klug, Cooking Matters Coordinator, highlights the program.

Energizers for Simply Good Eating

Short activities that get people moving. Great for nutrition education classes, classrooms, conferences or meetings.

Success Stories

Fact Sheet (115 K PDF) — Evaluation facts and figures on who was served and how behaviors changed.

What participants say — Achieving and showing results of the training in children and adults.


Referrals

How to apply for Food Stamps (EBT)MN Dept. of Human Services Food assistance and other food support.

Find a food shelf near youHunger Solutions Minnesota is a statewide partnership fighting hunger.

Find a WIC Office — Supplemental food program for pregnant Women, Infants and Children. MN Dept. of Health.

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Bridge to Benefits MinnesotaChildren's Defense Fund — Links to support programs and tax credits; see if you are eligible.

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Learn Online

Family Mealtime Online Course — Free offering about the benefits of eating meals as a family.

Eat Well for LessOregon State University ExtensionA fun way to learn about healthy foods in the comfort of your home! Fast, healthy meals, stretching your food dollar, and more.

Contact Information

Jeanne Laqua
Office Manager
Health & Nutrition Programs
436 Coffey Hall
1420 Eckles Avenue
St. Paul, MN 55108-6068
612-625-8260 (phone)
612-624-8784 (fax)
jlaqua@umn.edu

Program Team
Contact the staff in your area.

 

 

 
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