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Karen Kierpaul

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Mar 10, 2026, 11:14:39 PM (2 days ago) Mar 10

to macombresources, Mary Jo Vortkamp

Add to your file of resources for food - and stay safe out there.

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From: Jessica Finkiewicz <jfink...@nkfm.org>
Date: Tue, Mar 10, 2026 at 11:32 AM
Subject: Free programs about how to save $$ on food
To: 'Mary Jo Vortkamp' via Wayne County Resource Champions <wayne-county-re...@googlegroups.com>

Greetings,

I hope everyone is doing as well as possible these days. I'm writing to let you know about a couple of programs the National Kidney Foundation of MI is offering that may be of valuable to your organization and the people you serve.

The purpose of these programs is not only to share practical and realistic tips, while sharing time and space in community and comradery during these exceptionally stressful and isolating times.

Programs are offered in-person and virtually over Zoom.

I've also attached flyers in addition to the blurbs below.

Cooking Matters at the Store is a one-time, 1-hour workshop during which we discuss how to prioritize healthy grocery shopping on a budget. Discussion includes MyPlate food groups, how to read food labels and compare unit prices, and how to be an overall more informed consumer when grocery shopping.

Participants each receive a booklet and other printed tips and resources, re-usable shopping bag, and $10 gift card to a grocery store.

Food Smarts Waste Reduction focuses on building knowledge and skills to save money by minimizing food waste. Workshops can be a stand-alone lesson, or they can be a series of 2-3 lessons.

Lessons include:

1. How to stretch produce and reuse food scraps and leftover foods

2. Food storage and preservation techniques

3. Composting and how to decode use by and sell by dates

Please let me know if you're interested or would like to learn more! ☺️

Warmly,

Jessie Finkiewicz (She/Her/Hers)

Senior Program Coordinator

National Kidney Foundation of Michigan

7800 W. Outer Drive, Suite LL02, Detroit MI 48235

734-222-9800 | Cell: 734-635-9131