It is SUCH a treat to visit partners across California. We had the opportunity to visit Catholic Charities Diocese of Stockton. Ana Guzman, Program Manager for Nutrition Assistance Services, shared about all of the great work they do to serve their community, ranging from counseling to immigration services to various programming for older adults. The […]
SRO Pilot Launch
Folks, this has been a long time coming. Alex and Monica have served as program managers for the SRO Health Collaborative for over a year and a half. Their hard work and collaboration is paying off! Last week, we launched several new programs at two SRO hotels in the Tenderloin. At the first launch event, […]
Healthy microwave cooking classes!
Who says you need a complete kitchen to make a healthy meal? Carrie has been leading cooking workshops that feature healthy recipes using a microwave. Check out this snazzy video that students made from her most recent workshop at the student pantry at MiraCosta Community College. #healthyfoodforall #microwaveit #miracosta https://www.instagram.com/p/BuJtY4EBvTG/?utm_source=ig_share_sheet&igshid=1oh6j3sgrmato
FSTP with Palomar Health
We had an inspiring group of women from Palomar Health join us for our Food Smarts Training Program (FSTP) last week. We trained their multi-disciplinary team on how to use Food Smarts with patients and their families in their Pediatric Obesity Clinic. We ended the day with a bit of learning ourselves as their team […]
Youth Created Recipe Video for EatFresh.org Corn, Blueberry, and Wild Rice Salad
Check out this recipe video that youth from ArtsTech Academy at University City High School created for the EatFresh.org Corn, Blueberry, and Wild Rice Salad. It’s amazing!
Girls to Women Training in East Palo Alto
We cooked, talked trauma-informed nutrition education, and ran through more Food Smarts activities than we can remember. Participants ranged from women working with after school programs, to mothers who volunteer for the organization and even others who are starting their own schools! This group is committed to making East Palo Alto a healthier and more […]