Lake County Nutrition Classes
Donation protected
We are 3 Dietetic Interns hoping to make a difference in Lake County, CA... but we need your help.
Some facts about Lake County:
- 4th poorest county in California
- 21.4% of Lake County residents live below the poverty line
- 1/3 of the population are food insecure (meaning they lack reliable access to resources for purchasing food)
For the past 6 months, we worked in 9 different nutrition settings around Lake County, from schools to hospitals to government food assistance programs. We've learned so much in the past 6 months, so now it's our turn to give back.
Our goal is to provide free nutrition and healthy living education to as many people as possible. To do this, we are offering a series of classes in 5 different communities (listed below).
In total, we are designing, implementing, and evaluating 12 classes, using only our own resources and food provided by food banks. We were hoping to do this completely from community donations, but in order to give our participants the best classes possible, we've had some out of pocket expenses that are adding up.
That's why we need your help! All we are asking for is $5 (or whatever you feel comfortable donating). In return, we will publically thank you with a note about how your money was used. Plus, we will send you a pdf with all of the healthy eating recipes and resources that we have been giving out at our classes.
THANK YOU in advance for your generosity. By donating, you will personally help us provide the best possible experience for the residents of Lake County.
Classes:
1. Series of 4 health education and cooking for weight loss classes at Lake County Tribal Health.
2. Series of 4 plant-based living classes open to the public, held at the Seventh-Day Adventist Church.
3. Healthy home on a budget class for parents at the local middle school.
4. Health at every size curriculum at a nearby high school in place of their Home Economics classes.
5. Healthy cooking demonstration at the local community college, open to the public.
Some facts about Lake County:
- 4th poorest county in California
- 21.4% of Lake County residents live below the poverty line
- 1/3 of the population are food insecure (meaning they lack reliable access to resources for purchasing food)
For the past 6 months, we worked in 9 different nutrition settings around Lake County, from schools to hospitals to government food assistance programs. We've learned so much in the past 6 months, so now it's our turn to give back.
Our goal is to provide free nutrition and healthy living education to as many people as possible. To do this, we are offering a series of classes in 5 different communities (listed below).
In total, we are designing, implementing, and evaluating 12 classes, using only our own resources and food provided by food banks. We were hoping to do this completely from community donations, but in order to give our participants the best classes possible, we've had some out of pocket expenses that are adding up.
That's why we need your help! All we are asking for is $5 (or whatever you feel comfortable donating). In return, we will publically thank you with a note about how your money was used. Plus, we will send you a pdf with all of the healthy eating recipes and resources that we have been giving out at our classes.
THANK YOU in advance for your generosity. By donating, you will personally help us provide the best possible experience for the residents of Lake County.
Classes:
1. Series of 4 health education and cooking for weight loss classes at Lake County Tribal Health.
2. Series of 4 plant-based living classes open to the public, held at the Seventh-Day Adventist Church.
3. Healthy home on a budget class for parents at the local middle school.
4. Health at every size curriculum at a nearby high school in place of their Home Economics classes.
5. Healthy cooking demonstration at the local community college, open to the public.
Organizer
Whitney Catalano
Organizer
Lakeport, CA