Plant Empowered Delaware is a 6-week group coaching course for those living in the Delaware area who are seeking guidance in moving towards plant-based eating. The course has been designed to empower individuals with information, tools, and resources that will help them adopt a Whole Food Plant Based (WFPB) way of eating. A whole-food, plant-based diet includes food that comes from plants and is free of animal ingredients such as meat, dairy or eggs. It also includes natural foods that are not heavily processed.

Plant Empowered Delaware encourages the WFPB diet, because research has shown it produces the most positive health outcomes. The program is based on this evidence-based research.

Plant Empowered Delaware uses a group setting for coaching. This offers a unique opportunity for participants to enjoy the support of others with similar goals.

During the course, participants will be guided in creating their personal vision and goals in order to take steps towards a plant-based lifestyle. They will receive the tools and resources necessary to effectively adopt a WFPB lifestyle. In addition, participants will enjoy plenty of opportunities to sample delicious and healthy food options with snacks, food demonstrations and a group potluck.

The program has been designed to encourage participants to take an active role in educating themselves in healthy plant-based eating as they move towards taking ownership of their own nutrition and health.

12 participants will be accepted. 

Dates

Six weekly sessions (4 in person and 2 virtual) held on Wednesday evenings starting Wednesday, September 30th, 2026.

September 30, October 7, October 14 (virtual), October 21,  October 28 (virtual), November 4

Time

6:30 - 8:30 pm

Location (when in person)

First Unitarian Church

730 Halstead Road

Wilmington, Delaware 19803

Cost

Fees support the cost of each program as well as programs offered to underserved communities. Each program includes a welcome meal, instructional material, cookbook, and a cooking demonstration. Please contribute at the level you’re able.  

Suggested Fee Levels:

Benefactor: $150 - I want to subsidize others who are unable to pay the full amount

Supporter - $100 - I want to cover costs for the program

Contributor - $25 - $50 - My financial situation is a hardship but I still want to help cover costs

Outcomes

After completing the six-week Plant Empowered Delaware, participants will be able to:

·       Explain the benefits of following a Whole Food Plant Based (WFPB) lifestyle.

·       Identify which foods are included in a WFPB diet.

·       Name which supplements are recommended when following a WFPB diet.

·       Explain how to get sufficient protein from plant-based sources.

·       Prepare and cook meals using WFPB recipes.

·       Go out to restaurants and maintain a WFPB lifestyle.

·       Create a plan for sustaining your efforts following the program’s conclusion.