Farm to School
Outreach
Moore Family Center
The Moore Family Center and a team of Farm to School Teens as Teachers bring family cooking classes to elementary students in Greater Albany Public Schools.
Growing Healthy Families
A free, remote cooking and nutrition class for K-3rd grade kids and families in Greater Albany Public Schools!
Learn about the many foods grown right here in Oregon – and practice cooking delicious, nutritious recipes using featured foods each week.
Sessions are 4 weeks long (Session 5 is an exception), see schedule and registration links in the table below.
For
K-3rd graders AND their families, in the Greater Albany Public School District (older elementary-aged siblings welcome to join).
Where
Remote class, via Zoom.
When
3:45 – 5 p.m. (see schedule below for session days)
Format
- First half-hour (3:45 – 4:15 p.m.) – K-3rd graders learn about Oregon-grown foods.
- Last 45 minutes (4:15 – 5 p.m.) - Family Cooking Time!
Note Parent or guardian presence and participation is required for Family Cooking Time; siblings welcome for Family Cooking Time.
Other important info
Families will need to pick-up a Welcome Kit, which includes:
- Winco gift card
- recipes
- weekly grocery lists
- a fun cooking tool
- children's supplies for class activities
Prior to each class, you will need to shop for recipe ingredients (using your Winco gift card and weekly grocery lists provided in the Welcome Kit).
Class schedule
Parents - Important.
When registering - YOU are the Primary Participant.
There is a step in the process to enter your child's info after entering yours.
Session 1
Day/time
Wednesdays
3:45 - 5 p.m.
Dates
March 31, April 7, 14, 21
Oregon-grown featured foods
- Beets
- Wheat
- Leeks & potatoes
- Winter squash & apples
Session 2
Day/time
Thursdays
3:45 - 5 p.m.
Dates
April 1, 8, 15, 22
Oregon-grown featured foods
- Kale
- Parsnips & turnips
- Dry/canned beans
- Pears
Session 3
Day/time
Mondays
3:45 - 5 p.m.
Dates
April 26, May 3, 10, 17
Oregon-grown featured foods
- Salad greens
- Celery
- Cauliflower
- Blueberries
Session 4
Day/time
Wednesdays
3:45 - 5 p.m.
Dates
April 28, May 5, 12, 19
Oregon-grown featured foods
- Brussels sprouts
- Oats
- Peas
- Rhubarb
Session 5
Note This session meets twice a week for two weeks.
Day/time
Wednesdays & Thursdays
3:45 - 5 p.m.
Dates
May 26, 27, June 2, 3
Oregon-grown featured foods
- Asparagus
- Radish
- Eggs
- Strawberries
Classes are offered through a partnership with the Moore Family Center and OSU Extension Linn County 4-H Teens as Teachers.
Questions?
Please contact Candace Russo or Julie Jacobs:
Email: [email protected]
Email: [email protected]
Teens as Teachers - Farm to School
Join our team of Teens as Teachers to build skills in leadership, teamwork, teaching elementary youth about healthy foods, and more!
For
Any 8th – 12th grader in the following school districts:
- Greater Albany Public School District
- Lebanon School District
- Corvallis School District
Learn More
Please contact Andrea Leao or Candace Russo to get an Info Packet, or to sign-up for the training session!
Email: [email protected]
Phone: 541-730-3534
Email: [email protected]
