Take a cooking class and receive 8 weeks of free groceries

Hennepin County, Minnesota sent this bulletin at 01/09/2025 01:56 PM CST

Take a cooking class and receive 8 weeks of free groceries

Hennepin Health is launching a program for its members called Flavors of Health. Through this program, Hennepin Health members who take a cooking class at NorthPoint Health & Wellness Center or at Hennepin Healthcare Redleaf Center for Family Healing will receive 8 weeks of free groceries delivered to their home!

To participate in the program, you must meet one of these criteria

Be pregnant

Have diabetes

Have congestive heart failure

There is no cost to participate.

In the cooking class you will learn how to make tasty food that is good for you. You will practice preparing and cooking food in a real kitchen to build your skills and confidence.

What you’ll learn:

Food tasting, handling, and cooking techniques

Cooking tips for people with limited mobility

How to cook food that fits your family and culture

How to get children involved in cooking

How to use food to manage and improve your health

How to cook with joy and flavor while making food that is good for you and your family

After taking the class, use your new skills at home with the 8 weeks of groceries.

Sign up to take a cooking class at one of these locations

NorthPoint Health & Wellness Center, 2220 Plymouth Ave N, Minneapolis

Wednesdays, 3 - 4:30 p.m.

First class will be held in February

Interpreters available

Childcare available

To sign up call 612-543-2500

Hennepin Healthcare Redleaf Center for Family Healing, 717 South 6th St, Minneapolis

Classes for pregnant Hennepin Health members: Tuesdays, 11 a.m.-12:30 p.m. First class will be on Tuesday, January 21.

Classes for Hennepin Health members with diabetes and/or congestive heart failure: Wednesdays, 3 - 4:30 p.m. First class will be on Wednesday, January 22.