Cooking Matters for Maine
Since 1993, Cooking Matters (formerly Operation Frontline) has provided low-income people at risk of hunger with hands-on cooking and nutrition classes led by volunteer professional chefs and nutritionists. Our four to six week classes are held in local community agencies and schools. Classes are free to participants and host agencies. At each class, participants receive a bag of groceries and recipes to try at home.
What classes are offered through Cooking Matters for Maine?
Based on the USDA food guide pyramid, the Cooking Matters for Maine curriculum teaches healthy eating habits, cooking skills, food shopping and budgeting. Each class focuses on a theme such as fruits and vegetables, cutting fat or healthy snacking. Chefs add their own creative touches with low-cost, nutritious recipes they create and demonstrate with participants’ help.
Cooking Matters for Adults
For low-income adults, this class covers topics such as planning balanced meals, basic cooking skills, smart shopping and good sanitation.
Cooking Matters for Kids
For kids ages 7-12, this class uses the food guide pyramid to teach about nutrition and healthy snacking.
Cooking Matters for Families
A class where school-age children and their families come together in the kitchen to learn about healthy eating.
Cooking Matters for Teens
This class teaches teens the basics of nutrition, cooking and healthy eating.
Cooking Matters for Young Parents
This class teaches teen parents how to make healthy food choices and prepare nutritious foods for themselves and their babies.
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