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 Free Nutrition Education Program for Atlantic County Seniors

Limited-income residents, age 60 years and older, who are interested in learning how to improve their eating habits and make better use of their food dollars are encouraged to participate in a free, six-week nutrition education program.

Sponsored by the Atlantic County Division of Intergenerational Services, in cooperation with Rutgers Cooperative Extension of Atlantic County, the program will help teach residents how to save money when food shopping; plan healthy meals; reduce the use of salt, fat and sugar in their diets; and stretch their food dollars. The program also includes a free nutrition analysis valued at $150.

The program will be held at the Buena Senior Center, 604 Central Avenue, Minotola, for one hour a week, 10:30 AM -11:30 AM, Mondays, December 15 through December 29, and January 5 through January 26, excluding Monday, January 19.

Residents 60 years and older may register by calling Cindy Chadwick at (609) 645-7700, ext. 4353 or by calling the Buena Senior Center at (856) 697-0698.