In 2023 the senior program assistant for the Fayette County Nutrition Education Program began working with a local senior citizens center to offer free classes to residents. Participants met for several sessions where they planned, budgeted, and prepared a meal together to accompany the lesson. The Healthy Choices for Every Body curriculum focused on meal planning, food safety, budgeting, and healthy meal preparation. Evaluations were administered at the start and finish of the series asking participants to self-report on their food behavior. When comparing these evaluations, the data shows that 100% of program participants showed improvement in food resource management.

While these skills are important for every household, they are crucial for households with senior citizens.  According to the Food Research Action Centers 2019 data, one in five adults over 65 experience one of the following: food insecurity, skipped meals, and difficulty paying bills. In addition, according to the National Council on Aging an estimated 40% of senior citizens Income consists solely of their Social Security payments, making them increasingly vulnerable to food insecurity. The skills taught in these food resource management classes such as maintaining a food inventory, comparing prices when shopping, and sticking to a meal plan will not only extend their income, but also improve their diet quality.