Building Better Plates: Practical Nutrition for Real Life
Join us for a hands-on cooking experience and interactive discussion with nutrition experts.
A free event to learn practical, everyday nutritional knowledge while preparing a easy, delicious, and healthy meal alongside your friends, families or partners.
Registration Info (Please Read Carefully)
- The event accommodates 12 groups, with 2–4 people per group.
- One registration covers your entire group—please sign up only once per group.
- Attending solo? We're happy to place you with other individuals. To do so, please email us at foodsystemalliance@gmail.com, and we'll confirm your group assignment if there is a spot available.
- You'll enjoy the dish you cook around 7:00 PM. If you tend to get hungry earlier, feel free to have a light snack beforehand.
- Registration closes when all 12 groups are filled, or on September 20, 2026—whichever comes first.
Who Can Attend
- Open to all ages 7 and up.
- Participants under 18 must be accompanied by an adult.
Meet Your Speakers
- Rebekah Becker, MS, RDN, LDN – Nutrition Coordinator, Project SHARE
- Jazmine Gorham, BS – SNAP-Ed Nutrition Educator, Central Pennsylvania Food Bank
Acknowledgements
This event is part of the Cumberland County Food System Alliance’s (CCFSA) bi-annual community conversations, fostering connection among residents, service providers, and regional leaders.
We are proud to co-host with Project SHARE and Central PA Food Bank, and we thank the Partnership for Better Health for their generous funding.
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Highlights
- 1 hour 30 minutes
- In person
- Free parking
- Doors at 5:30 PM
Location
Project Share of Carlisle - Food Pantry
5 North Orange Street
#4 Carlisle, PA 17013
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Agenda
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Arrival & Check-in
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Hands-on Cooking Class (Rice Power Bowl with a vegetarian option)
A 45-minute fun and hands-on cooking experience with the Nutrition Coordinator at Project SHARE.
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Recipe Development Discussion
While the food cooks, the instructor will share her process of developing healthy and quick recipes suitable for most people with busy lifestyles.