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Free Cooking Matters classes bring healthy meal tips to Lafayette
Dave DeMille
Lafayette Journal & Courier
July 31, 2026, 10:16 a.m. ET
Families in the Lafayette area can learn how to prepare healthy meals on a budget through a series of free Cooking Matters classes scheduled from August through November
The classes are being offered through a partnership involving Franciscan Health, Food Finders Food Bank, Indy Hunger Network and CookingMatters.org, according to a community announcement. Sessions are planned for Aug. 12, Sept. 9, Oct. 14 and Nov. 11 from 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. at the Food Finders Food Bank Katy Bunder Food Re
Participants will learn about healthy and affordable recipes, budget-friendly grocery shopping, cooking techniques, time-saving kitchen strategies, options for selective eaters and general nutrition information, according to the announcement
Each session will include preparation and tasting of a recipe made with healthy ingredients
Families with children ages 7 and older are encouraged to attend together. The classes are free
How to register
To register, contact Betsy Coffing at Betsy.Coffing@FranciscanAlliance.org or call 765-423-6909
Class location
The Food Finders Food Bank Katy Bunder Food Re
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