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Creative Meal Solutions
Faith Market partners with K-State Research & Extension Pottawatomie County to offer a series of free nutrition and cooking classes — Creative Meal Solutions. Everyone in the community is welcome to attend!
Spring/Summer Session
This spring and summer, we are excited to offer a series of evening classes! We will meet on the first Tuesday of each month, March through August, from 6 to 7 p.m. in the Multipurpose Room at Wamego UMC. Guests may find it easiest to enter through Door 4 on the east side of the building.
Schedule:
Tuesday, March 4
Tuesday, April 1
Tuesday, May 6
Tuesday, June 3
Tuesday, July 1
Tuesday, August 5
Registration
Registration is required, as class size is limited. To sign up, email SNAP Educator, Julene DeRouchey, at julene@ksu.edu by March 3.
What to Expect
Each class features a demonstration of a healthy recipe made with simple ingredients, plus plenty of delicious samples. You'll also learn basic cooking skills and practical tips to stretch your food budget. Children are welcome to attend along with an adult.
Incentives
Those who attend a class can receive a coupon for two additional items at Faith Market. The pantry will be open on class nights from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. Those who attend all six classes will become eligible for a $30 kitchenware incentive.
KanCare members who complete all six classes may also qualify for a food journal and a cooking item valued at $50. To receive this benefit, contact Celia Ruiz at United Healthcare at celia_ruiz@uhc.com after completing the course.
Contact Information
Questions? Feel free to reach out to our SNAP Educator Julene DeRouchey at julene@ksu.edu. You can also like our Facebook pages, linked below, to stay up to date.
Recipes
Each class focuses on a quick, nutritious recipe, made with low cost ingredients. Check out the recipes from our previous classes below.
To save a recipe on mobile, press and hold the image then "save to photos." On a desktop, you can right click and "save as."
