# Event Details - **Event Name**: FREE Cooking Demonstration: Affordable, Healthy Eating w/ Kelly White, MPH - **Event Start and End Date**: Wed, 15 Apr, 2026 at 12:30 pm – Wed, 15 Apr, 2026 at 01:30 pm (-04:00) - **Event Description**: Join ACNC for a lunchtime, interactive cooking demo that will teach you healthy habits to get well, stay well, and keep your family well.About this EventJoin Kelly White, MPH, Executive Director of local non-profit Community Health & Wellness Collective Services (The Collective), for monthly cooking demonstrations at AmeriHealth Caritas Wellness & Opportunity Center.WHEN: Wednesday, April 15th, 12:30-1:30PM (Will be offered monthly!)WHERE: 216 Asheland Avenue, Asheville, NC - LOWER PARKING ENTRANCEMrs. White brings over 10 years of experience in healthcare, public health education, and community advocacy. The Collective brings thoughtfulness and care to communities by sharing vital public health messages and resources. The Collective specializes in community-based health education, advocacy, and wellness programming with a focus on populations experiencing health disparities. The Collective educates community members on practical health and wellness strategies, advocates for underserved populations, and advances health equity through accessible, community-centered programming.Core Program Topics:1. Nutrition & Movement for Aging BodiesDemonstrating easy-to-prepare, high-protein meals that support muscle retention and bone density, paired with kitchen-based movement and ergonomic techniques to promote safe mobility.2. Chronic Disease Management Through NutritionPreparing low-sodium meals and low-glycemic desserts to illustrate how hypertension and diabetes can be managed without sacrificing flavor or cultural relevance.3. Mental Health, Cognitive Health, and Social ConnectionExploring the food–mood connection by cooking with ingredients rich in omega-3 fatty acids and antioxidants, while fostering social engagement and reducing isolation through shared meals.4. Medic*tion Safety & Health System NavigationIntegrating brief education on common food–drug interactions (e.g., grapefruit, leafy greens) to support Medic*tion adherence and safety.5. Disaster Preparedness & Food SecurityTeaching “No-Power Pantry” strategies—nutritious, shelf-stable meal planning to support food safety and continuity during emergencies or power outages.6. Civic Engagement & Food Access AdvocacyUsing shared meals as a platform for facilitated discussion about local food access challenges, empowering members to engage with available nutrition resources and community supports.Kids are welcome to join. Younger kids can play in our kids room equipped with toys, a chalk wall, coloring books, books and Disney plus.Our ACNC m embers can receive free transportation to and from any wellness center event by calling ModivCare for a reservation: 1-833-498-2262Let's do better together! https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events6/banners/3479c430-1523-11f1-93e7-0b68a45cc1e3-rimg-w572-h740-dceeeff0-gmir.png - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/asheville/free-cooking-demonstration-affordable-healthy-eating-w-kelly-white-mph/100001983582468560 - **Event Categories**: health-wellness, kids, cooking, it, art, mental-health - **Interested Audience**: - total_interested_count: 1 ## Ticket Details - **Ticket Price Range**: min: 0, max: 0, currency: USD ## Event venue details - **city**: Asheville - **state**: NC - **country**: United States - **location**: 216 Asheland Ave - **lat**: 35.586192 - **long**: -82.5559268 - **full address**: 216 Asheland Ave, 216 Asheland Avenue, Asheville, United States ## Event gallery - **Alt text**: FREE Cooking Demonstration: Affordable, Healthy Eating w/ Kelly White, MPH - **Image URL**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events8/banners/b1954993bea690715e18534b2bada0875c0204085676d6d7dd645efe920d346f-rimg-w1200-h1552-dceeeef0-gmir.png?v=1772337718 ## FAQs - **Q**: When and where is FREE Cooking Demonstration: Affordable, Healthy Eating w/ Kelly White, MPH being held? - **A:** FREE Cooking Demonstration: Affordable, Healthy Eating w/ Kelly White, MPH takes place on Wed, 15 Apr, 2026 at 12:30 pm to Wed, 15 Apr, 2026 at 01:30 pm at 216 Asheland Ave, 216 Asheland Avenue, Asheville, United States. - **Q**: Who is organizing FREE Cooking Demonstration: Affordable, Healthy Eating w/ Kelly White, MPH? - **A:** FREE Cooking Demonstration: Affordable, Healthy Eating w/ Kelly White, MPH is organized by AmeriHealth Caritas NC -Asheville Wellness Center. - **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me? - **A:** FREE Cooking Demonstration: Affordable, Healthy Eating w/ Kelly White, MPH is ideal for learners, working professionals, and skill-builders looking to gain hands-on knowledge and practical expertise in a focused, interactive setting. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in Asheville, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. 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