Participants increase their ability to select and buy food that meets the nutritional needs of their families. They gain new skills in food preparation, storage, and safety and learn to better manage their food budgets and related resources such as Food Stamps. Paraprofessionals teach a series of 10-12 lessons to small or large groups. In Polk County the program is available in Lakeland, Winter Haven and Auburndale. It is available in other locations by special request.
Lessons are also available by mail.
There is no charge for this program. Department of Public Welfare, Hopewell, Virginia Extension Agent, Virginia Cooperative Extension Service, Prince George County.