By Alex Neidenberg This year Leah’s Pantry has the unique opportunity to work with Spanish speaking parents in the San Bruno School District. Working closely with the Wellness Department, we have identified three schools that would benefit from our Foods Smarts Workshops. Belle Air Elementary, our first partner school, ended earlier this month, and graduated […]
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What does it take to be a cooking teacher?
By Ellen Garcia As part of my work with Leah’s Pantry, I teach classes on everyday nutrition and healthy cooking. I pick a healthy recipe that even the most inexperienced cook can make, demonstrate, and talk with participants about to set health goals. One of my favorite things about this work is that every class […]
EatFresh.org Webinar Series Kickoff
By Jessica Silldorff It seems that with each passing month, I am increasingly impressed with the growth of EatFresh.org and the eagerness of our partners to use it with their clients. This past year and a half has provided us with many learning opportunities, especially around understanding the needs of our partners. As we work […]
Expanding EatFresh.org Reach to CalFresh Eligibility Workers
By Erin Franey This month I spent a day at the CalFresh offices at 8th and Mission presenting EatFresh.org to eligibility workers and getting their feedback about the website. First, the CalFresh offices have recently undergone renovation and look great! The lobby is spacious and much more comfortable for folks waiting for services. Second, the […]
Connecting with Volunteers: Orientation and Open House
By Kristine Johnson Volunteers serve as an integral role in our programs, workshops/trainings, special events and fundraising. The gift of volunteer time and special talents helps us continue the work we do within the community. January 26th we held an orientation and open house at the Leah’s Pantry offices to connect with people interested in […]
Feeding Potrero: Promoting Well-being Through Food and Nutrition
By Monica Bhagwan Last fall, Leah’s Pantry launched a partnership with Bridge Housing at Rebuild Potrero, a Hope-SF project to renovate Potrero Hill public housing into a vibrant and healthy community. Dubbed “Feeding Potrero,” this unique initiative seeks to promote community well-being through food and nutrition. In collaboration with the Bridge community re-development team, Leah’s […]