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Nutrition and Recipes

This is a resource where our partners and the people we work with can find nutritional information as well as recipes that are friendly to any budget.

We have been pleased to see an increase in donations of nutrient rich, wholesome foods. That’s especially important because children represent a large percentage of those we serve. We know good nutrition is essential to successful learning, proper physical growth and future health.

Those in poverty face many challenges. Getting basic nutrition is a significant hurdle and The Idaho Foodbank is working to ease those challenges. One of our most popular programs, Cooking Matters provides hands-on instruction, food and practical ideas for shopping and preparing healthy meals on a tight budget.

Healthy Recipe Links

  • Cooking Matters
  • MyPlate Pinterest Board
  • Food Network
  • Epicurious

 

Gardening and Nutrition

April 6, 2022 / ifb / Newsletters, Recipes

With Spring around the corner, now is the perfect time to clear some space in the yard for a garden or plant herbs in a pot to sit on the windowsill! Whatever you decide to plant in your garden, we hope you can create delicious recipes and stay active!

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Hash Brown Veggie Egg Cups

January 27, 2022 / ifb / Recipes

Simple and delicious, these hash brown veggie egg cups baked in a muffin tin are the perfect on-the-go breakfast or snack! Thawed shredded hash browns are mixed with a smidge of butter and a little salt and pepper and then pressed into the bottom of a muffin tin. 

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Mac And Cheese with Broccoli

Mac And Cheese with Broccoli

January 27, 2022 / ifb / Recipes

Broccoli is a member of the cruciferous vegetable family like cauliflower, Brussel sprouts, and cabbage. A one-cup serving of this veggie is chock full of nutrients- vitamin K, vitamin C, calcium, iron, phosphorus, and potassium to name a few. Broccoli is also an excellent source of fiber, which boasts benefits such as stabilizing blood sugar, supporting heart health, and even reducing the risk of some cancers. 

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Butternut Squash Soup

Butternut Squash Soup

January 27, 2022 / ifb / Recipes

Butternut squash is nutty, fresh, and sweet, with these flavor combinations it makes for an array of delicious recipes. Butternut squash is a great source of vitamin C, and makes for an easy, healthy snack to prepare on the go or for dinner!

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Nutrition Basics for the New Year

January 5, 2022 / ifb / Newsletters, Nutrition, Recipes

Each year after the holidays, many of us want to set new goals to improve our eating habits for the new year. With so many different diets and trends, it’s hard to keep track of what works and what does not, but eating well doesn’t have to be overwhelming! Balanced meals can be simple, and they can also be affordable. Here is an example of what this might look like, for under $7

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How Mindful Snacking Can Help Those Sugar Rushes

October 6, 2021 / ifb / Newsletters, Nutrition, Recipes

Stress and little time for relaxation and decompressing is a contributor to health complications. It tumbles downhill like the snowball effect, only growing larger as it continues. People commonly reach for sugar in times of stress. Cookies, pies and chocolate are some sugary foods people reach for when they are stressed. But health officials have linked chronic illnesses with the excess consumption of added sugars in foods.

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Course/Tour Coordination; this module will provide you with a thorough understanding of how to prepare for a Cooking Matters course or tour. It will introduce the resources provided below and also explain host agency selection, volunteering training, and course/tour materials preparation.

Before watching the video please review the following documents as they will be referred to in the video presentation.

Cooking Matter Timeline
Cooking Matters Gold Standards
Cooking Matter Timeline

Two Satellite Models

You may have space within your organization to host Cooking Matters classes, but most Satellite Partners do not. These partners rely on Agency Partners (Host Agencies) in their community to recruit participants and provide a location that includes a kitchen and prep space.

Model 1: Satellite Partner runs classes at their location with their clientele.

  • For example, a pantry is the Agency Partner and classes are held at the pantry.

Model 2: Satellite Partner partners with other organizations to implement Cooking Matters Courses and/or tours. The Satellite will still be under the supervision of The Idaho Foodbank, but will be primarily responsible for coordinating classes/tours with the “Partner Host Agency”

  • For example, Satellite Partner is a church and partners with local community pantries or health care clinics to implement Cooking Matters Classes/tours.

Before Course

Before Course Checklist and FAQs

Start - Download General Course Checklist

IF Working with Host Agency

If working with a Host Agency
Have the agency fill out a New Host Agency Application and Provide the Partner Host Agency FAQ’s sheet

New Host Agency Application
Partner Host Agency FAQs Sheet

If you decide to work with the Host Agency, you will have to the agency fill out the Host Agency Partner Agreement and then conduct a Site Visit prior to the start of the course:

Host Agency Partner Agreement
Site Visit Form

Schedule a course by clicking on this link: Course/Tour Registration and Order Form. Gravity Form Here Please plan ahead and allow 4 weeks for materials to arrive.

Recruitment Resources

Recruitment Resources
CM 6-week course Participant Recruitment Flyer
CMATS Participant Recruitment Flyer
Participant-Sign-up-sheet

During Course

For waivers, the attendance sheet, surveys, and course information cards go to the Evaluation and Reporting Page Link to Page Here

Curriculum Overview

Curriculum Overview Charts

These Curriculum Overviews provide a chart with each lesson and the objectives that must be covered in that lesson along with suggested recipes and nutrition activities.

CM for Adults Curriculum Overview
CM for Families Curriculum Overview
CM for Kids Curriculum Overview
CM for Parents Curriculum Overview
CM for Teens Curriculum Overview
CM for Professionals Curriculum Overview
Sample Agendas

The SAMPLE agendas will give you an idea of how a class is typically laid out. These are just a guideline to follow and certain activities will be different depending on size of class and curriculum.

Sample Cooking Matters ZERO Agenda
Sample Cooking Matters Agenda #1
Sample Cooking Matters Agenda #2
Sample Cooking Matters Agenda #3
Sample Cooking Matters Agenda #4
Sample Cooking Matters Agenda #5
Sample Cooking Matters Agenda #6
Sample Cooking Matters at the Store (CMATS) Agenda

Shopping and Equipment

Shopping

Please follow the Grocery Shopping Guidelines for CM Courses

The CM Recipe Multiplier may be helpful while creating grocery lists for your classes.

Grocery Shopping Guidelines for CM Courses
Grocery Shopping Guidelines for CM Courses
Equipment

The SAMPLE Equipment Bin Packing Checklist may be helpful as you pack equipment for each CM course.

SAMPLE Bin Packing Checklist

After Course

Once your course is completed, you have two weeks submit the End of Course Reporting Form or the Cooking Matters at the Store Reporting Form:

End of Course Reporting Form

Gravity Form Here

End of Tour Reporting Form

Gravity Form Here

Main Warehouse and Administrative Offices
3630 E. Commercial Court
Meridian, ID 83642
208-336-9643
info@idahofoodbank.org

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The Idaho Foodbank is registered as a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization. Contributions are tax-deductible to the extent permitted by law, tax identification number 82-0425400. The Idaho Foodbank has been awarded a four-star rating from Charity Navigator for 12 consecutive years.

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