Cooking Matters in Harpswell, ME, is a free, hands-on program offered by MaineHealth - Maine Medical Center, dedicated to empowering individuals of all ages with essential cooking and budgeting skills. Over the course of six weeks, participants engage in interactive cooking classes that not only teach valuable kitchen techniques and knife skills but also provide budgeting and nutrition education. This initiative equips community members with the tools they need to make informed, healthier food choices, fostering lasting improvements in their eating habits—all without any proof of income required.