Nutritional Classes

River City Food Bank provides monthly “Food for Fun” nutritional classes using common food closet staples in collaboration with CARES. Assistance with the food budget also allows clients to meet basic living expenses like rent, utility bills and transportation costs, helping to avoid a downward economic spiral when bills are unpaid or people are unable to afford transportation to get to work. In many cases, after receiving aid, clients are also able to make payments toward an unexpected non-discretionary expense – particularly medical bills or a car repair. Nutrition education programs help clients improve food quality (by shopping better) and food resource management (by maximizing healthy meals).