Written by Zoee Tanner, Education and Curriculum Development It’s no question that our current food systems are increasingly unsustainable and leave large gaps in food accessibility particularly in low-income communities of color. The shortcomings of our food systems in such communities and its degradation of natural resources points to a Read more…
Written by Zoee Tanner, Education and Curriculum Development Not much can withstand the cold that comes with fall and winter, but Chinese Cabbage is one tough leafy machine! Hailing from China, this superpowered veggie has been a wonderful component of East Asian cuisine for thousands of years (Trinklein). It is Read more…
By Zoee Tanner, Education and Curriculum Development While the Bay Area has always had a need for bettering food security, the problem of addressing lack of accessibility to fresh, nutritious, and culturally diverse food has only amplified with the pandemic. During COVID-19 demand for food assistance in the Bay Area, Read more…
Written by Chisa Nagai, Grant Writing and Development Chocolate and fruits is a great pairing that allows for endless combinations, which can be catered to different taste buds. The reason why chocolate goes well with fruits is because it can balance out acidity in fruits like oranges and kiwis, while Read more…
By Brianna Banks-McLean Landscape Design As you begin to harvest and prepare to transition out the season’s plantings, an essential garden task is remembering to properly prepare your garden for a new growing season. This ensures the maintained health of your soil throughout the year, allowing for better growth in Read more…
Written by Nicole Shimizu, Communications and Outreach Coordinator According to Foodprint, food justice is “a holistic and structural view of the food system that sees healthy food as a human right and addresses structural barriers to that right.” Food justice aims to make healthy foods accessible and to end the Read more…