The Veggie Rx team is gearing up for an exciting year ahead! As part of their ongoing mission to promote healthy, sustainable eating, they’ve been hard at work preparing for upcoming workshops. Recently, they had the opportunity to learn how to make delicious Mushroom Mexican dishes with Anna Rios, a first-generation registered dietitian based in […]
At the heart of the Veggie Rx program is a simple yet powerful mission: to improve health and well-being by providing access to fresh, nutritious produce. Week after week, community members have shared how receiving their weekly veggie bags has helped them feel healthier, more energized, and more connected to the food they eat. The […]
Greetings from the Community Supported Agriculture (CSA) Team! This past month, we had the privilege of supporting our community through two Food Aid Packs. We helped pack and distribute 450 bags of fresh produce to the North Richmond Senior Center and the Apostolic Temple of Truth. It’s been a rewarding experience to contribute to these […]
We’ve had an exciting and impactful month, and we’re thrilled to share some of the highlights with you. Here’s a quick roundup of our recent activities: Climate-Friendly Diet Workshop at Shields Nursing CenterWe hosted a fun and informative workshop, where we made delicious smoothies while learning about the benefits of healthy eating—for both our bodies […]
After launching our Farmers to Families CSA, which delivers free organic produce to over 200 families—nearly half being seniors and disabled residents—we discovered a deeper community need. Many of our senior recipients, living alone, shared how much they miss gardening, yearn for outdoor activities, and long for social connection. In response to these stories, we’ve […]
This week in the CSA we had Pac Choi, Broccolini, Butternut Squash, Yellow or White Onions, Beets, Romaine Lettuce, Sumo Orange, and Kumquats! Every week we provide different types of fruits and vegetables to introduce our members to different varieties while also keeping produce seasonal! We are grateful for the hands that go into every […]
Greetings from the CSA program! This week in the box we had Sweet Potatoes, Cauliflower, Yellow Onions, Turnips, Broccoli, Butter Lettuce, Opal Apples, Cocktail Grapefruit and a choice of 2 leafy greens! Rain or shine we’re still out packing and delivering produce to our lovely community! We are happy to be able to do this […]
Our 2024 CSA is now available!! We offer 2 subscriptions, $15 Food for All and the $35 Pay It Forward More info at urbantilth.csaware.com or in the link in the bio under ”Join Our CSA” The Farm to Table CSA is a youth and a local resident-run non-profit venture. Our mission is to make sure […]
TOMORROW! We are packing bags of produce in the afternoon for the North Richmond community and could use an extra pair of hands or 2. And then on Friday, we can use all the help we can get for our Food as Medicine Health Fair happening at Corrine Sain Senior and Family Center. We will […]
The first of many “Thrive Thursdays/Health 4 All” events arrived at Martin Luther King, Jr. Park in Richmond last night from 6:30 to 8 p.m. and was aflutter with festivities and activities. If you’d like to read more feel free to click here!
