ELLSWORTH, Maine (WABI) - A nationally recognized scientifically based cooking program is now available in Ellsworth.

Leaders at Loaves and Fishes food pantry decided now is the best time to help families cook nutritious meals on a budget.

Ann Sargent and her colleagues on the board of trustees at the Loaves and Fishes food pantry in Ellsworth are adapting with the times.

As the government shutdown continues and SNAP recipients look for available resources, Loaves and Fishes has collaborated with businesses and organizations to meet the need.

“A lot of food pantries, you know, they give you a bag of food,” said Sargent. “That’s great, but if you don’t know how to prepare it, it’s a problem.”

That’s why they’re launching ‘Cooking Matters,’ a six-session cooking class designed to help f

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