UA3 program

Nutritional Education

Cooking and nutrition learning that helps neighbors make the most of healthy, familiar ingredients.

A multigenerational group of neighbors with a box of fresh produce outside the pantry

Historical program archive

Why nutrition education

UA3 provides pantry recipients with health information because many neighbors live with heart disease, diabetes, and high blood pressure. To help incorporate unfamiliar, nutritious ingredients into their diets, UA3 hosts workshops that help neighbors get to know them.

Practical workshops

UA3 held Cantonese and Mandarin nutrition workshops on April 12, 2023 and a Mandarin cooking workshop on April 22, 2023, led by nutrition interns from Teachers College, Columbia University.

Community cookbook collaboration

Created by Anna Liang and Cindy Xu, M.S.-RDN candidates at Teachers College, Columbia University, in partnership with NewYork-Presbyterian and UA3, the cookbook features nutritious, accessible recipes designed to support healthy eating and wellness. Readers will find practical meal ideas, nutrition tips, and simple ingredients that make healthy cooking enjoyable for individuals and families alike.