Nourish and Connect – A Senior-led Culinary Wellness Initiative
MPL is proud to announce its newest project, Nourish and Connect – A Senior-Led Culinary Wellness Initiative, made possible through the support of the Government of Canada’s New Horizons for Seniors Program.
This culinary project begins with an invitation to older adults in the Milton and surrounding community to submit heirloom recipes to be shared with the community. This knowledge sharing will later result in the development of a community cookbook, preparation and free distribution of spice mix packages, intergenerational cooking workshops, and meal preparation and donation at local charities.
Seniors and their caregivers are invited to submit heirloom recipes, learn food safety for home cooking, and join us in the development of this exciting initiative.
This program is possible through the financial assistance of the Government of Canada.
Project Highlights
- Senior-led, community-based program promoting food literacy and healthy aging
- Strong partnerships with Halton Region Public Health, a dietitian, and community organizations
- Partnership with Food for Life to deliver meals to vulnerable seniors
- Culturally inclusive and intergenerational approach through shared cooking and storytelling
- Seniors can submit recipes, with selected top recipes featured in program workshops
- Focus on food security through meal programs and community supports
- Development of a community cookbook and a scalable program model
Programming
- Phased delivery from Summer 2026 to March 2027
- Core programming includes monthly cooking workshops and nutrition education sessions
- Food safety workshops delivered in Fall 2026 in partnership with Halton region Public Health
- Intergenerational and cultural events in late fall/early winter
- Program evaluation, cookbook development, and final celebration in wrap-up phase
PROGRAMS
Eat Well, Stay Well – Food Safety at Home
Did you know that many cases of food-borne illness can be prevented with a few simple changes in the kitchen? Join Halton Region Public Health to learn practical, everyday food safety skills that can help protect you, your family, and your community.
Cook Well, Live Well – Kitchen Confidence
Take the next step from food safety to food preparation in this hands-on cooking experience. In each session, participants will work together in a community kitchen to prepare a featured recipe while learning practical cooking techniques and building confidence in the kitchen.
