The home supervisor in Massachusetts reports that the state-aided,
evening practical arts classes have offered instruction to groups of
foreign-born women in Fall River and in Lowell. In Fall River there
were classes in cooking and canning for French women, and classes in
home nursing for a Portuguese group. In Lowell there were classes in
cooking for Polish women, and classes in cooking and dressmaking for
Greek women. These classes were conducted by foreign-speaking
teachers, with the help of interpreters.
The work of the Syracuse Home Bureau included four projects: (1)
Garden project, (2) Nutrition project, (3) Clothing project, and (4)
Publicity project. The outline of the work under (2) and (3) is given
below:
NUTRITION PROJECT
1. _Home Demonstration Work._ In co-operation with the
Associated Churches and Charities--United Jewish Charities
and School Centers--the agent goes into the home, making
herself a friend of the family, taking necessary supplies
with her, but using whatever utensils the housewife may have.
She demonstrates simple, nourishing, economical foods,
teaches the proper feeding of children, etc. She also
suggests food budgets and plans their use. The leader of the
organizations reports that much is being accomplished with
families which otherwise could not be reached. Help with
clothing work is also given sometimes.
2. _Group Demonstrations._ In co-operation with the
Americanization work and churches, where this seems
desirable, to groups of women.
3. _Class Work in Cookery._ In co-operation with units from
the Girls' Patriotic League, International Institute, and
factories.
4. _Education in Food Values._ Talks have been given at
various schools in regard to proper luncheons and menus
submitted to assist in this work. Conferences have been held
with Y. W. C. A. manager in regard to luncheon combinations.
Menus for the week, with grocery order, have been submitted
for the use of social workers. Aid is being given in planning
the meals for undernourished children at a special school.
Talks are to be given to the children.
5. _Home Bureau Day._ Friday afternoon is "at home" day for
members and their friends at the Thrift Kitchen. Talks or
demonstrations are given each week, and an exhibit in the
window during the week corresponds with the subject.
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