Adrienne passed along this article to me from NPR: http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=131074210. It describes the efforts grocery stores are making to help their customers choose healthier foods. Instead of walking into the grocery store and seeing huge displays of chips and soda, stores are starting to highlight fresh fruits and veggies. Using techniques like soft lighting and […]
News & Updates
Our First Event – A Success!
I am so pleased to share that our first fundraising event, held last Sunday, was a success. The music, generously performed by Dave and Becky DesRoches (The Dave and Becky Duo), R. J. Toledo, Pamela Johnson (http://www.sfrockschool.com/, http://pamelaparkermusic.com) was incredible—and there was even room for some young and emerging performers! The food was also a […]
Summer 2010 Update
Once again we find ourselves in a flurry of planning, hiring, and rolling out workshops in the late Spring and early Summer. By the end of June, we usually take a deep breath and enjoy hearing the news from the workshops taking place throughout the State. This summer, we are pleased to be working at […]
Announcing our 2010-2011 Board of Directors!
I’m pleased to announce our 2010-2011 Board of Directors: Lisa Barnes, President (returning) Lynn Murphy, Vice President (returning) Brian Markworth, Treasurer (returning) Judy Jones, M.D. (returning) Joel Martinez Scott Raber, J.D. Minh Dang Gary Young Kris Wolcott These individuals bring talent, dedication, and passion for our mission. We’re thankful for their commitment, and very much […]
Closing the Food Gap
Last night a group from Leah’s Pantry attended the panel discussion hosted by Slow Food USA, called “How do we close the food gap?” Paul Ash, Executive Director of the SF Food Bank, began by saying that the food gap only exists because of the income gap, not because low-income people don’t want to eat […]
Shop at Whole Foods 1/18 – 4/11!
I received some VERY exciting news today! Whole Foods Market on Franklin in San Francisco has chosen Leah’s Pantry to be a part of its bag donation program for the upcoming quarter, which runs January 18 – April 11. Shoppers who bring their own bag can choose one of three organizations to support! We applied […]