Workshop Title: Broccoli or Cake? The Equity of Healthy Food Choices
Date: Tuesday, March 15th
Time: 6:30 - 8:00pm, EST (via Zoom)
Presenters: Maria Enrique, Ellington Public Schools; Sherryl King, Hartford Public Schools; Sarah Poppel, Hartford Public Schools

Description: Rated as the 9th most expensive state to live in, Connecticut has a high cost of living, including above-average grocery prices. In addition, the urban and rural areas tend to have more convenience stores than grocery stores. Join us for this session to participate in a lesson that engages students in a hands-on experience that causes them to think critically about the equity of healthy food choices. Participants will have the opportunity to consider a variety of social justice topics such as budget, access, cost, types of markets, and transportation.
Note: This lesson is geared towards a middle school audience, but is adaptable to other contexts.