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FoodCents PROGRAM LAUNCH
FoodCents PROGRAM LAUNCH
On the 10th of April, the FoodCents program will be launched in the City of Melbourne for the first time. Networked with local businesses and universities, the program will aim to provide equitable healthy food options and decrease the issue of food insecurity in the City of Melbourne among students.
According to Mercer’s 2010 Cost of Living Survey, Melbourne is ranked 33 for the world’s most expensive cities to live in.
University students account for 27% of the population living in the City of Melbourne.
Food insecurity is often linked with low income and a lack of access to affordable nutritious foods and one's status within society, such as being a student.
According to Mercer’s 2010 Cost of Living Survey, Melbourne is ranked 33 for the world’s most expensive cities to live in.
University students account for 27% of the population living in the City of Melbourne.
Food insecurity is often linked with low income and a lack of access to affordable nutritious foods and one's status within society, such as being a student.
A student from Melbourne University expresses the difficultly he faces "It is hard being a full-time student, to earn enough money and to have enough time to buy fresh, healthy foods and then know how to prepare them".
FoodCents will provide a communal space where students can learn practical cooking skills and become empowered with the knowledge of knowing where to access healthy foods.
FoodCents will run workshops and tours free of charge. As this program will be funded by the government and will be run as a not-for-profit organisation.
FoodCents will also aim to increase the networks between students, providing them with a space to communicate and learn from one another.
Gemma Dwyer, Director of FoodCents is available for interview. For more information on the FoodCents Program see
foodcentsprogram.blogspot.com
For further information;
Nicole Symons (Health promotion project manager).
(03) 5568 5658
FoodCents will provide a communal space where students can learn practical cooking skills and become empowered with the knowledge of knowing where to access healthy foods.
FoodCents will run workshops and tours free of charge. As this program will be funded by the government and will be run as a not-for-profit organisation.
FoodCents will also aim to increase the networks between students, providing them with a space to communicate and learn from one another.
Gemma Dwyer, Director of FoodCents is available for interview. For more information on the FoodCents Program see
foodcentsprogram.blogspot.com
For further information;
Nicole Symons (Health promotion project manager).
(03) 5568 5658
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