Cooking Matters at the Store tour

Additional Information

Join CCE of Oneida County as they teach area shoppers how to make real changes to their food shopping habits to benefit both their health and their wallets. The "Cooking Matters at the Store For Adults" will take place September 18th from 1PM - 5PM at 217 Erie Blvd in Rome. The event is free.

During the tour, dubbed 'Cooking Matters at the Store for Adults', participants will get plenty of hands-on practice as they learn how to compare unit prices, purchase fruits and vegetables on a budget, compare food labels and pick out whole grains. Share Our Strength’s Cooking Matters®, nationally sponsored by the ConAgra Foods® Foundation and Walmart, developed Cooking Matters at the Store for Adults based on research showing that careful food shopping practices, such as price comparison and nutrition label use, are associated with measures of better dietary quality. The program aims to promote real changes to food shopping habits by creating a dynamic learning experience for participants.

The tour will be held at Tops Friendly Market, 217 Erie BLVD E., Rome, NY. Advanced registration is required. For more information, please contact Rome Women, Infants and Children (WIC) Program at 315-356-4755.