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Cooking Matters: Nutrition Education Project

Cooking Matters: Nutrition Education Project

The Nutrition Education Project is a FREE Cooking Matters class taught by MU Extension, funded by Missouri Medicaid Managed Care Organizations. It's a series of 6 classes (one class/week) that allow you to cook alongside instructors from your own home. The virtual instruction is provided live to a small group with the opportunity to interact with the instructor and other participants.

The class provides:

  • Virtual cooking instruction, offered late afternoon/evening
  • Free groceries to prepare each recipe that are delivered to your home

The benefits of participating include:

  • Free groceries to prepare each recipe
  • Learn new recipes and strategies to cook for picky eaters
  • End each class with a prepared dish for your family’s meal
  • Learn tips for stretching your food dollar

Check NEP eligibility here:

Pre-register for 2026 classes

Upcoming dates for 2026 winter/spring class series:

  • January 13 – February 17, Tuesdays, 5:30-6:30 p.m.
  • February 2 – March 9
  • February 23 – March 30
  • March 16 – April 20

Complete pre-registration form

Questions?

Email the Maternal Health Nutrition Education Project team for more information.

Funding and referrals for this program are provided by our partners:

Home State Health logo United Healthcare Community Plan logo Healthy Blue logo Show Me Healthy Kids logo