FOOD INSECURITY STUDENT RESEARCH GROUP
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How can I learn to cook?
In-Person
Campus Recreation Instructional Cooking Classes
Common Ground Co-op Classes
(discounts/grants available)
Request a McKinley "Cooking on your Own" workshop
for your dorm/apartment
Online
YouTube Playlist we compiled for basic cooking techniques
Where can I find affordable recipes?
Good and Cheap
by Leanne Brown, free ebook designed for eating on $4/day (
en español
)
Common Ground Co-op's
$2/serving recipes
Struggle Meals with Frankie Celenza
- YouTube playlist
How can I get cheap, healthy food?
Common Ground Co-op Food For All discount program
Urbana farmer's market
- SNAP accepted
Champaign farmer's market
- SNAP accepted, SNAP incentive programs
Sustainable Student Farm
- on-campus farm stand
Volunteer at Salt and Light Ministries to
earn grocery store credits
community supported agriculture (CSA) boxes -
Fresh, local, and environmentally responsible
CSA subscriptions run during the growing season (typically May-November) and can range from $20-$30 a week. Great for sharing with a roommate!
Local Options
Sola Gratia Farms
Brackett CSA
Blue Moon Farm
Jubilee Farms
Red Herring Meal Club
Get Fresh! UIUC seasonal food program
(~$10/week)
Non-Local options that focus on reducing food waste
Misfit Market
Imperfect Foods
Perfectly Imperfect Produce
Where can I learn about nutrition?
Eat.Move.Save
from Illinois Extension
Nutrition and Wellness page
from Illinois Extension
McKinley infographics
McKinely one-on-one consultations
with a registered dietitian
Request a workshop
for your dorm/RSO/department from McKinley
Campus Recreation Nutrition Coaching, $5
Contact the nutritionist at Campus Housing
World Health Organization's Healthy Diet Guide
Home
Local Food Resources
Cooking and Nutrition
About Us
The Workshop