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New “Share Table” Initiative Launches in Miami Schools
In an exciting partnership with the Miami-Dade public school system, Food Rescue US – South Florida is bringing a simple yet impactful initiative to four elementary schools. The Share Table initiative is our latest effort to tackle food waste and hunger, focusing on where it matters most: our schools. The main objective is to educate…
Read MoreFOOD AS MEDICINE: DIGESTIBLE BITES – FEBRUARY 2024
Each month, we cull through all of the “food as medicine” news to highlight the most recent and exciting developments in the field for Digestible Bites. Periodically, we highlight standout local organizations and/or people who promote food as medicine in our community. The shorter version: The longer version: If the government recognizes that “food is medicine,” why aren’t they taking hunger…
Read MoreCelebrating a Legacy: Melissa Spiesman Retires from Food Rescue US
When Melissa Spiesman first joined Food Rescue US, we operated just one location. Today, as Melissa retires from her decade-plus tenure as our Chief Operating Officer, Food Rescue US operates in 38 sites all across the US! Her vision, leadership, and passion helped Food Rescue US grow from a local nonprofit to a national leader…
Read MoreFood as Medicine: Digestible Bites – January 2024
The shorter version: The longer version: Thanks, Michelle Colman Food Rescue US – Fairfield County Food as Medicine Liaison If you enjoyed this post, you might also like last month’s Food As Medicine post.
Read MoreShare Your Food Rescue Stories!
Calling all Food Rescue US volunteers! We know that people like you are the driving force behind the Food Rescue US mission. To celebrate and showcase our incredible volunteers, we want to turn the spotlight on all of you! Share your story: We are inviting our volunteers to share their inspirations, insights, and experiences through…
Read MoreFairgate Farm Outdoor Food Distribution of 2023
The Fairgate Farm Outdoor Food Distribution of 2023 was a heart-warming experience that opened our eyes to the need that is ever so present in our communities. Every Wednesday at 4pm, approximately 50 individuals would line up surrounded by beautiful vegetation, to receive fresh foods and other goods to bring home with them. In addition…
Read MoreFood as Medicine: Digestible Bites (with a big serving of Local Bites) – November 2023
The shorter version: The longer version: The Food is Medicine Institute Launch A newly launched, first-of-its-kind institute aims to address a glaring gap in the medical system by working to integrate food-based nutrition interventions into health care to treat disease and advance health equity. The Food is Medicine Institute at the Friedman School of Nutrition…
Read MoreRob Mathes Celebrates 30 Years of Holiday Concerts with Three Special Shows at The Performing Arts Center at Purchase College
The Rob Mathes Holiday Concert, a holiday tradition for so many, is celebrating an amazing 30 years of performing its annual holiday extravaganza this year with three concerts at The Performing Arts Center at Purchase College. Concerts are Friday, December 15, and Saturday, December 16, at 8:00 p.m., and a special matinee performance on Sunday,…
Read MoreFood as Medicine: Digestible Bites (with a side of Local Bites) – October 2023
The shorter version The longer version Secrets of Blue Zones In the excellent Netflix docu-series, “Live to 100: Secrets of the Blue Zones,” host, author, and NatGeo reporter Dan Buettner, travels around the world to discover five unique communities where people live extraordinarily long and vibrant lives. Spoiler: FOOD IS MEDICINE! In addition to an…
Read MoreFood as Medicine: Digestible Bites (with a side of Local Bites) – September 2023
DIGESTIBLE BITES The shorter version: The longer version: Did you know that just about every locally grown vegetable in Connecticut is considered to be in season right now? Check out the Connecticut Department of Agriculture’s Crop Availability Calendar and get inspired! Please read on for Local Bites below for a list of CT farmers’ markets…
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