Food Education

Foodbank SA & NT has developed a Food Education Program and strategies to help improve and promote healthy eating amongst people accessing food relief through Foodbank Food Hubs. Foodbank is dedicated to helping people in need access nutritious food to support their health and wellbeing.

PROGRAM AIMS

The Foodbank SA & NT Food Education program aims to empower individuals by:

• Increasing food literacy knowledge and skills.
• Encouraging healthy eating behaviours through increased understanding.
• Improving the ability of South Australians accessing food relief to make good food choices.

PROGRAM OBJECTIVES

The primary objective of this program is to assist people to gain the necessary skills, knowledge and confidence to be able to:

• Eat and cook nutritious meals on a budget.
• Improve their knowledge and use of food.
• Feel confident in making healthy food choices.