When there isn’t enough food to go around, low income families in Kentucky can struggle to make healthy choices. The Nutrition Education Programs adult series: Eating Better on A Budget was partnered with Boone County Public Library Summer Meals feeding program.

The goal of the series was to teach participants how to stretch their dollars, and create healthy inexpensive meals to feed their families. One participant said “I’m so glad you’re here, I care for my Mom and need help teaching her how to eat healthier.” Another participant commented, by taking these classes “I’m trying to break this poverty cycle that my family is in.”

Most participants think eating healthy means they have to purchase costly meats, fresh fruits and vegetables. Participants were taught how they can create healthy and nutritious meals by using canned and frozen items too.