- Author: Sandra Ortega
- Contributor: Consuelo Cid
UC CalFresh Nutrition Program is teaching quarterly Plan, Shop, Save & Cook classes to the women of the Rescue the Children program.
Rescue the Children is a protected, secure environment providing emergency and long-term services to at-risk, abused, homeless or previously incarcerated women or women with children. The community provides women and their children a place to get away from destructive lifestyles, offering a place to heal, learn, grow and ultimately becoming productive members of society.
Some of those services include classes such as anger management, parenting classes, and nutrition education.
When asked about her experience teaching this class, Consuelo said "It was a pleasure teaching these women! My hope as an educator is that I provided them the tools and knowledge necessary to empower them to make healthier food options and be more active for years to come."
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