Graduation Day was held for the residents at the Homeless Coalition Shelter, with lots of eagerness to be leaving with expectations of a home of their own.

Certificates were given to each participant, with smiles of accomplishments from participating in the four-week series of Healthy Choices for Every Body series where they obtained, Meal Planning, Food, Kitchen and Knife Safety, Budgeting, proper storage in Freezing and packaging.

A review of the curriculum gave them a moment of reflection on all the skills they eagerly wanted to share with the group.

A review of the curriculum gave them a moment of reflection on all the skills they eagerly wanted to share with the group...

“I learned how to cook with others while preparing a recipe.”

“I had a great time with trying new recipes with vegetables that I hadn’t tried before.”

“I have learned how to properly cook chicken in a skillet while keeping everything separate to keep everyone safe from cross contamination.”

“I have learned how to use a paring knife properly while dicing fresh vegetables.”

“I have learned different ways to measure ingredients with cooking tools given to us to use while making recipes, and using substitutes when your out of an ingredient needed…”

“I have learned to read a recipe before starting to cook, making sure I had all the ingredients needed. “

“I have more self-esteem when I am apart of a group, and having fun in the kitchen that I didn’t have until I attended the series…”

“I have taken away great ideals for future meals for my family that are Healthy and Nutritious.”