School Pantry Cook-Off: An Approach to Educate Youth on Food Insecurity
Siew Guan Lee, University of Idaho, None
Gretchen Manker, University of Idaho, None
Nav Ghimire, University of Idaho, None
Laura Foist, University of Idaho, None
Julie Buck, University of Idaho, None
Abstract
The “School Pantry: Mystery Food Box Cook-Off” is a program designed to increase awareness of food insecurity among youth and teach strategies to prepare healthy foods on a budget. A pre-and-post survey showed a statistically significant difference in participants’ overall knowledge, skills, and confidence level after the program compared to before the program. Findings revealed a hands-on nutrition education strategy via cook-off could educate youth on food insecurity and increase their knowledge and confidence to make healthy and affordable meals at home. Other Extension educators seeking to address food insecurity and food preparation skills among youth can replicate this program.
Keywords: food insecurity, youth, nutrition education, food pantry, cook-off
How to Cite:
Lee, S., Manker, G., Ghimire, N., Foist, L. & Buck, J., (2021) “School Pantry Cook-Off: An Approach to Educate Youth on Food Insecurity”, [TEST] Journal of Extension 59(4). doi: https://doi.org/10.34068/joe.59.04.09
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