Community Nutrition Education
SNAP-EducationCommunity 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 Child 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 and Community Nutrition Educator also work 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].
Hunger Task Force MyPlate
The Hunger Task Force MyPlate is a healthy model that showcases the five main food groups as presented on a plate – fruits, vegetables, grains, protein and dairy. MyPlate encourages people to eat healthy foods by choosing the right types and amounts of foods to eat. This assures that vulnerable children, families and seniors who rely on food from the pantries, soup kitchens and homeless shelters receive nutritious foods.
Featured MyPlate Recipes
Cottage Cheese Ranch Dip
This ranch dip is made with low-fat yogurt and cottage cheese, making it a protein-packed snack that’s also low in saturated fat.
Jello with Fruit Cocktail
Enjoy fun and refreshing strawberry jello with fruit cocktail! This no-bake dessert is a great for hydration and a wonderful source of Vitamin C!
Spanish Rice
Enjoy this rice dish filled with vegetables and spices with your favorite chicken, fish, or bean dish.
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!
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!