Food and nutrition in Wood Buffalo, Alberta
Wood Buffalo Food Bank - Basic Shelf & Financial Literacy
Offered by Wood Buffalo Food Bank Association
In short
The Basic Shelf program is premised on the idea of a Basic Shelf of grocery items, which are nutritious and affordable.
- Hours
- Tues - Fri 9:00am - 7:00pm
- Who it is for
- Adults, People on a low income
- What it helps with
- Food to eat, Money to get by, Learning and school, Skills for work
- Cost and access
- Free
- Where
- 10117 King St, Fort Mcmurray, AB T9H 2H9
- How to reach
- Contact through Wood Buffalo Food Bank Association: (780) 743-1125 · Website
- Last verified
- , by HelpSeeker
About this service
The Basic Shelf program is premised on the idea of a Basic Shelf of grocery items, which are nutritious and affordable. The program cookbook is comprised of recipes using these ingredients, and at each class participants are taught how to prepare several of the recipes. Lesson topics include food safety, basic nutrition, shopping skills, food preparation and eating well on a budget.
The Financial Literacy program is designed to increase participants basic financial management skills, with a focus on increasing confidence and self-esteem. Workshop topics include: Assets, Budgeting, Banking, Credit & Consumerism. Clients are encouraged to identify their assets (personal, social, human, physical & financial); learn how to manage their finances (Instead of asking where your money has gone, learn to tell it where to go!); and are taught how to recognize the effects advertising and become wise, informed consumers.
When is it open?
Wood Buffalo Food Bank - Basic Shelf & Financial Literacy is open Tues - Fri 9:00am - 7:00pm.
How do I get in touch?
Call (780) 743-1125, or use the website.
Listed in Wood Buffalo, Alberta.
10117 King St, Fort Mcmurray, AB T9H 2H9
10117 King St, Fort Mcmurray, AB T9H 2H9Wood Buffalo, Alberta
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