April 13-17, 2026
Las Vegas, Nevada
CACFP · Afterschool Meals · Summer Food
Nutrition Education Track | CEU Specialty 1
Let’s Try It! Taste Testing in Emergency Shelters
In a world full of highly processed foods, where “eat healthy” can feel like a dirty word, the mission was simple: help people enjoy and eat more vegetables. Taste-testing events at our shelters turned into a hands-on adventure of discovery. The taste tests revealed methods, results and lessons that will shape future meals and menus.
- Discover the value of collaborating with sponsors and onsite staff.
- Explore the impact of consistent exposure and varied preparation.
- Recognize how data collection influences outcomes and improvements.
Presented by
Amara O’Connell, MPP
Director of Food Services, City of Philadelphia Office of Homeless Services
Kate Chapman
Program Analyst, City of Philadelphia Office of Homeless Services
Pam Parseghian
Culinary Project Coordinator, City of Philadelphia Office of Homeless Services
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