Nutrition Education
(SNAP-ED)Nutrition Education
Hunger Task Force operates a robust nutrition education program to educate students, parents, and the public about healthy eating on a budget. We don’t just feed our community—we also educate our students, seniors and families about healthy eating!
During the school year, the Hunger Task Force on-staff School Nutrition Educator travels to local Milwaukee Public Schools teaching nutrition education to low-income kids. Students take regular field trips to the Hunger Task Force Farm, where they gain hands-on experience working in the school garden and demonstration kitchen.
Our Hunger Task Force Community Dietitian also works within the community to educate adults about choosing healthy foods, cooking simple recipes and doing it all while saving money. For more information about recipes, learning opportunities, to plan a visit to The Farm or set up a cooking class, contact us at [email protected].
Try-At-Home Recipes
Three Sisters Soup
This recipe features key ingredients in many Native American tribes such as the three sisters: corn, beans, and squash. This combination provides protein, carbohydrates, and vitamins and minerals.
Zesty Tuna Pasta
Italian cuisine is based on the Mediterranean diet, which is rich in pasta, fish, fruits, and vegetables. Italian cooking often uses garlic, olive oil, fresh tomatoes, basil, oregano, and cheese. This Italian inspired recipe can be easily made with ingredients commonly found in your pantry and is a great source of iron and vitamin D.
Lentil Vegetable Soup
Serve this hearty vegetable soup with crackers or whole wheat bread for a satisfying meal!
Tinolang Manok
Filipino cuisine is influenced by Chinese and Mexican cuisine. Tinolang Manok is a savory, clear-broth chicken soup, perfect for the colder temperatures ahead.
Sunshine Muffins
These sweet and savory Sunshine Muffins make for an energized snack or breakfast addition. A great combination of fruits and vegetables loaded with fiber to keep you full and satisfied.
Cherry Oat Crumble
This old-fashioned Cherry Oat Crumble is what summer dessert dreams are made of! Loaded with your choice of sweet or tart cherries, with a toasty crumble on top, this quick and easy recipe will have everyone in the mood for some dessert!
Salmon Salad with Tahini Dressing
Eating healthy doesn’t have to break the bank! This budget-friendly salmon salad is high in vitamin D, protein, and fiber and makes a great side or main entrée.
Vegetable Stew with Coconut Milk
This Vegetable Stew with Coconut Milk is filled with vegetables and delicious greens. This one-pot stew is comforting, healthy and a great weeknight dinner for the whole family.
Chilean Vegetable Stew
Hearty with red potatoes, butternut squash and tomatoes, this stew is Chilean cooking at its best. Packed with nutrients and a variety of colors, this stew will not only appeal to your eyes and taste buds, but also your budget!
Education Resources
From the Ground Video
Where does our food come from? Watch this video to see how we can trace our food back to the ground.
Parts of the Plant Video
Did you know you can eat all six parts of a plant? Walk through each part with Farmer Sarah!
Nutrients
Discover more about nutrients, how they help our body and what foods you can find them in!
Current Network Foods
Canned Peaches
Fruit canned in its own juice is a great option for helping you reach your daily fruit goals. Low in calories, fat and sodium, peaches are a great source of vitamin C to help keep a healthy immune system. Eat them as a snack, make some peach salsa, or add to yogurt or oatmeal.
Split Peas
Dried split peas are good source of plant-based protein, low in fat and an excellent source of fiber. Fiber is important to help us maintain digestive health, and helps to regulate your cholesterol for heart health, too! Click here for a quick and easy soup recipe to warm you up.
American Cheese
Cheese is an excellent source of calcium, which is key in helping us maintain strong, healthy bones. Add a slice of cheese to some whole wheat bread and lean turkey. Have a small salad on the side and a piece of fruit for dessert to cover all of the food groups.
Healthy Families Cookbook
This cookbook provides a budget-friendly resource for students, families and school partners to cook up new dishes that make healthy choices fun and easy for kids.
The Hunger Task Force “Healthy Families Cookbook” is a wonderful kitchen companion for the whole family! Packed with a variety of easy, nutritious recipes designed to delight both kids and adults, this cookbook is your gateway to creating wholesome meals that the whole family will love.
With step-by-step instructions and handy tips, even the littlest chefs can get involved in the kitchen, making mealtime a fun, interactive experience for the entire family. Say goodbye to the struggle of convincing picky eaters to enjoy their veggies, because our recipes are cleverly crafted to make nutritious ingredients irresistible.
All of these recipes can be modified depending on allergies, food restrictions and family needs!
Child Nutrition Organizer Helps Ensure That Every Child in Wisconsin Starts School Ready to Learn
School meals play an important role in helping to ensure that every child in Wisconsin starts school ready to learn. As the Child Nutrition Organizer, Tamira Rasco works to increase participation in federal nutrition programs in our schools through outreach, organizing, education and by eliminating hurdles standing between kids having access to nutritious, free school meals.
Hmong American students find their roots in the School Garden through “Cooking with Culture”
This summer, Hunger Task Force piloted the “Cooking with Culture” initiative, a multi-grade nutrition program that taught students from the Hmong community about healthy eating. Students were introduced to harvesting vegetables from the School Garden and preparing their own meals in the education kitchen.
Fall 2023 Nutrition Education Quarterly available online
Hunger Task Force doesn’t just feed people in our community – we help along their health journeys, too. Hunger Task Force offers a robust Nutrition Education Program committed to providing useful tools to sustain a healthy lifestyle. Check out this seasonal edition of our Nutrition Education Quarterly. Explore this seasonal publication for helpful tips on healthy eating, cooking skills, budget-friendly shopping and ways to fit physical activity in your day.
Meet the new faces of Hunger Task Force
The principal strength of Hunger Task Force is its compassionate and committed staff. Hunger Task Force is proud to announce the addition of three new faces to our Advocacy, Outreach and Nutrition teams. We are thrilled to welcome Aretha, Maja and Melanie to their new roles at Hunger Task Force.
Summer 2023 Nutrition Education Quarterly available online
Hunger Task Force doesn’t just feed people in our community – we help along their health journeys, too. Hunger Task Force offers a robust Nutrition Education Program committed to providing useful tools to sustain a healthy lifestyle. Check out this seasonal edition of our Nutrition Education Quarterly. Explore this seasonal publication for helpful tips on healthy eating, cooking skills, budget-friendly shopping and ways to fit physical activity in your day.