Back-to-School Nutrition Workshop

Shop smarter for busy school weeks with practical nutrition guidance from Sophie Dolan.

Join Piggly Wiggly Birmingham’s nutrition expert, Sophie Dolan, MS, RDN, LD, for a free workshop and guided grocery-store tour at our Midfield location.

Focus: practical food ideas and shopping strategies for busy back-to-school routines.

Reserve your spot for August 20

Sophie Dolan MS RDN LD selecting fresh produce at Piggly Wiggly — Sophie Dolan, MS, RDN, LD

Event Details

Cost: Free to attend, but space is limited
What: Dietitian-led back-to-school nutrition workshop and guided grocery-store tour
Who: Open to any Piggly Wiggly Birmingham customer interested in practical back-to-school nutrition
When: Thursday, August 20, 2026, 10 AM CT
Where: Midfield Piggly Wiggly
32 Phillips Dr.
Midfield, AL 35228

Workshop Will Cover

Planning balanced breakfasts for busy school mornings
Building packable lunches with practical grocery-store staples
Choosing after-school snacks that are simple and satisfying
Shopping for easier weeknight meals during the school year
Reading labels and comparing everyday options with confidence

Why This Workshop

Make busy school weeks easier, one grocery trip at a time

Sophie’s August workshop is built around practical grocery-store guidance for busy back-to-school routines. The goal is simple: help you feel more confident choosing foods that make breakfasts, packed lunches, snacks, and weeknight meals easier to manage.
Expect a guided tour that keeps the advice clear and approachable, with examples you can use the next time you shop at Piggly Wiggly.

Reserve Your Spot

Sign up for the workshop

Use the form below to reserve your spot for Sophie’s Back-to-School Nutrition Workshop at Midfield Piggly Wiggly on Thursday, August 20, 2026 at 10 AM CT.
Participation is limited to ensure a personalized experience. Sophie will contact you shortly to confirm your registration.

What You Will Learn

What Sophie will cover during the workshop

Plan for busy school mornings

Build a cart with practical breakfast options that can help make weekday mornings feel less rushed.

Build better packed lunches

Explore simple combinations of protein, produce, grains, and snacks that can make packed lunches easier to plan.

Choose practical after-school snacks

Find convenient snack options and grocery staples that fit real schedules without overcomplicating the shopping trip.

Make weeknight meals easier

Get ideas for flexible grocery staples that can support straightforward dinners during a busy school week.

Meet Sophie

Read Sophie’s guides before the workshop

Sophie Dolan is Piggly Wiggly Birmingham’s nutrition expert and the voice behind many of the site’s everyday nutrition and healthy shopping pieces. Her work helps shoppers turn evidence-based nutrition advice into choices that feel doable during a busy school week. If you want a quick head start before the workshop, these three reads set the tone.