The Foodbank WA Food Sensations Program is a practical food budgeting program which has been developed for Foodbank WA’s school and community networks. The program incorporates the WA Department of Health FOODcents nutrition and budgeting program.
The Food Sensations Program aims to improve knowledge and understanding of nutritious foods, and provide the skills to purchase and prepare them. It covers a range of food related topics including:
• basic nutrition principles
• food budgeting
• food preparation and cooking skills
• School and community kitchen gardens
The full program runs for five hours at the Foodbank kitchen in Welshpool, however a 90 minute session with reduced content is offered either at Foodbank or in schools. The Food Sensations program is open to schools for students, parents, teachers and education assistants; as well as agency representatives and other health professionals.
The program also provides pictorial resources that can be used by a variety of groups in the WA community.
For more information on FOODcents visit www.foodcentsprogram.com.au
