Join registered dietitian Jennifer Mikulich for a guided tour of the Trigs grocery store.  Explore how you can make choices that will help you lead a healthier life style.

 

Learn how to:

-Read food labels.

-Pick healthy items for your cart.

-Discover the variety of healthy foods available.

-Choose th eright foods for your eating plan.

 

*Wear comfortable shoes and bring a pen.*

 

 

Appropriate Audience: Social service providers, community organizations, social workers, librarians, people/agencies working with low-income individuals, families, seniors, etc.

 

At this time of great economic challenges, families are struggling to put food on their tables and are being forced to make tough choices about how to spend their limited resources. Despite record increases in enrollment, Wisconsin ranks a dismal 33rd nationally in FoodShare program participation, the program formerly known as food stamps. Only an estimated 63% of potentially eligible households receive benefits. Additionally, an estimated two thirds of Wisconsin’s eligible seniors are not claiming their benefits. Even among advocates, social workers, and emergency food providers, myths and misconceptions persist about FoodShare.

This interactive workshop seeks to correct myths and ensure that everyone has a clear understanding of general eligibility guidelines and new administration processes. We will also cover strategies that can be used by community members to assist low-income families and individuals by working to remove barriers, reduce stigma and promote participation in this federal program.

 

This program is designed to meet the educational requirements for first time home buyers using many financing programs, down payment or closing cost assistance programs.

 

The 6-hour program takes a home buyer from start to finish in pre-approval, mortgage selection, property selection and preparation for closing.  Many participants are coming just to gain better understanding of the mortgage process in today's economic climate.

 

If you are thinking of purchasing within the next year, this program is designed for you.