The problem: Senior Citizens have a difficult time budgeting for food at the grocery store, specifically healthier food options compared to items who have lower nutrition value.

The educational program response: The educational program focused on providing information on how to make a budget for meals, how to save money at the grocery store, and overall financial knowledge on healthier food options. 

The participants/target audience; target audience were senior citizens at an assisted living center from ages 60+, specifically those who have or qualify for snap benefits and senior vouchers. 

Other partners (if applicable) Felicia Reynolds, Health promotion consultant from Medicare Quality Central Region at Elevance Health, and the service coordinator form Fairington Apartments. 

Program impact or participant response: The program tested participants budgeting knowledge as well as giving them new budgeting tips for eating healthier. Participants left with an abundance of information regarding this topic, as well as easy, quick, and healthy recipes that are budget friendly that they can try at home. They received items such as Cooking through the Calendar, budgeting pamphlet, measuring spoons, measuring cups, etc... They were able to sample a recipe that is low cost and high in nutritional value.