Nutrition Programs
Through cooking clubs and health classes, our nutrition programs build community and sharpen skills to manage health conditions impacted by hunger, like diabetes and heart disease. Our kitchen is a place where a love for healthy cooking can grow and be shared.
All classes, clubs, and programs are free to all! Registration may be required. Fresh Foods Market shopping vouchers are offered at many of our clubs and classes. Vouchers allow community members to have a shopping trip in the Fresh Foods Market without scheduling an appointment so that they can practice newfound skills and recipes at home.
Our Programs
Cocina y nutrición
Founded by a community member to expand Spanish language programming, this 10-week cooking class explores nutritious recipes for the whole family while building a community that learns together and supports each other’s health goals. Everyone contributes to preparing the recipe with opportunities to learn about different foods and cooking skills.
Fresh Foods Market Voucher Available | Spanish
Kidz in the Kitchen | Niñoz en la cocina
For children in 1st–5th grades and their caregivers, this multigenerational cooking class was started by a mom in our community to focus on building healthy habits, cooking kid-friendly recipes, and learning how to grow food.
Fresh Foods Market Voucher Available | English, Spanish
Diabetes Self-Management Support Programs
Metro Caring’s Diabetes Self-Management Support Program is a five- to six-week course designed to provide tools for people with diabetes and their loved ones to eat well, monitor blood glucose, be active, and manage stress. Participants learn and share with others experiencing diabetes, with support from Registered Dietitians and peer leaders. Everyone creates a weekly action plan to achieve their goals.
Fresh Foods Market Voucher Available | English, Spanish. Arabic
Baby Café | Bebe Café
Held in partnership with Metropolitan State University and expert lactation consultants, Baby Café is a weekly lactation support group focused on reducing barriers for those who want to produce milk to feed their baby. Complete with food, peer support, and Certified Lactation Consultant advice.
Fresh Foods Market Voucher Available (Monthly) | English, Spanish
Cooking Clubs
Community-led and open to all, our clubs cover themes ranging from eating for well-being to exploring global cuisines. Spoken languages vary. If you are interested in facilitating or being part of a cooking club, email Nutrition Team Lead Andrea Cervantes.
Spoken languages vary
Diabetes Prevention Program
For individuals with pre-diabetes, this yearlong program in partnership with the Denver YMCA is held at various times in the Denver Metro area. To get more information, email the Denver YMCA or call 720-524-2747.
Healthy Tastings
Each week, volunteers and interns use ingredients from our Fresh Foods Market to cook up delicious and nutritious recipes that they serve to our community in our Welcome Center.
Community Stories
Meet the Team
Lannea Hand, MS RDN
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Nutrition Manager
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Ask me about Baby Café, nutrition internships, or volunteering.
Andrea Cervantes
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Nutrition Team Lead
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Ask me about cooking classes in English and Spanish, starting a cooking club, or using our community kitchen for food-related small business, events, and ongoing programs.
Khadijatu Fofanah-Stevens, MA, M.N.M.
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Wellness Program Coordinator
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Ask me about our Diabetes Self-Management Program and other wellness activities.
