A strong community needs strong roots.
Portage Township’s NOURISH Program is on a mission to help residents understand the relationship they share between their diets and their physical health by providing free cooking classes and nutrition resources in our community.
NOURISH
Food brings us together in so many ways. Whether celebrating a joyous occasion or finding comfort during tough times, food is a central part of our lives. Gathering around the table to share a meal and talk about our days is a cherished tradition.
Join us at the table every Tuesday from 6 p.m. to 7 p.m. at one of our community partnership locations for a free cooking class. Not only will you learn from local chefs on how to cook a balanced, budgeted meal, but signing up online also makes you eligible to receive class-specific ingredients to make the dish at home!
Attendees will also have the chance to participate in a weekly raffle for cooking utensils, from crockpots to silverware.
Simply click on a class listed below and select the dates you’re interested in attending!
Our website also features a list of the healthy recipes we have taught in class available to use completely free.
Note: NOURISH is a food assistance program aimed at fighting chronic health conditions that arise from obesity open to all residents within the Portage Township-South Bend area.
Supplies are limited to one per household.
UPCOMING CLASSES
6/9 FAMILY MEALS: PRIMAVERA PIZZA @ 1ROOF, 405 E DUBAIL AVE
Learn how to make a nutritious primavera pizza with fresh veggies all in your skillet in this class, taught by Chef Gwen Mottl.
6/16 CARIBBEAN CASSEROLE @ KROC CENTER, 900 W WESTERN AVE
Take your palette on a trip with this mouth-watering Caribbean-inspired casserole that is perfect for the summer!
6/23 THE SUPER SALAD CLASS @ UNITY GARDENS, 3701 PRAST BLVD - REGISTRATION FULL
Learn how to make this impossibly delicious salad at Unity Gardens, packed with quinoa and fresh veggies, taught by health expert Robin Vida.
6/30 FAMILY MEALS: CHEESEBURGER PASTA @ PORTAGE COMMONS, 133 N WILLIAM STREET
Family night just got a whole lot better with this unique cheeseburger pasta! Taught by Chef Gwen Mottl.
7/7 TRENDING: THE DENSE BEAN SALAD @ 1ROOF, 405 E DUBAIL AVE
Try out one of the meal-prepping trends sweeping the internet with this highly-customizable dish, taught by Chef Gwen Mottl.
7/14 TRENDING: AIR FRYER INTRODUCTION @ KROC CENTER, 900 W WESTERN AVE
Here by popular demand, join us for an easy introductory class to using an air fryer! Taught by health expert Robin Vida.
7/21 SKILLET SALMON CAKES @ UNITY GARDENS, 3701 PRAST BLVD
Learn how to make delicious salmon cakes utilizing flaked salmon, green onion, red peppers, spices, and topped with a homemade sauce, taught by Chef Gwen Mottl.
7/28 FAMILY MEALS: MIGHTY MEATLOAF @ PORTAGE COMMONS, 133 N WILLIAM STREET
A household staple, learn how to make this savory, hearty meatloaf that will have your kids coming back for seconds, taught by Chef Gwen Mottl.
8/4 CLASS SPECIAL: DESSERTS! @ 1ROOF, 405 E DUBAIL AVE
Join us for our first-ever healthy dessert class at 1Roof Southeast Neighborhood Center, taught by health expert Robin Vida.
8/11 COCONUT LENTILS @ KROC CENTER, 900 W WESTERN AVE
Lentils are blowing up on the internet, and we are putting them in our kitchen in this creamy coconut dish that is sure to be a showstopper! Taught by Chef Gwen Mottl.
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