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.
6. _Classes for Volunteer Aids._ Classes for volunteer aids
are being formed. These are to be two types. One class for
experienced housewives, to deal particularly with the problem
of presentation, and another class for college girls, to give
them the simple principles of food values and preparation,
taking up at the same time the method of presentation. It is
hoped to use these aids particularly in the home
demonstration work, which is already developing beyond the
capacity of the trained workers.
7. _General Use of the Thrift Kitchen._ The kitchen is
engaged by various church committees to do cooking in large
quantities for church suppers. Various organizations use it
to prepare special foods for institutions. We are encouraging
the use of the kitchen by any individual or organization for
any purpose. The only charge is for the gas used, besides a
nominal charge of five cents for the use of the kitchen. The
work is done under the supervision of one of the agents.