Archive for the ‘Community’ Category

Posted by Zachari Curtis | December 7th, 2011

Our first submission comes from Matt Young, currently a first-year Master’s student in Environmental Studies at Antioch University, concentrating on “Advocacy for Social Justice & Sustainability.”

The week Matt wrote to us, the theme was Food and Family. Matt was so inspired by his holiday experience that he sent a poem called, “Thanksgiving Goodness” and a picture of his inspiration, his family’s array of Thanksgiving desserts.

Thanksgiving Goodness

Thanksgiving goodness/
Beckons fondue on apples/
And squash fresh, savory.

-Matt “Mateo” Young, ’11

Matt is a friend of Save Our Safety Net and the Bread for the City family. We’re glad that the Storybank has given us an opportunity to hear from great people interested in sharing stories and making food justice happen. Thanks, Matt!

We still want to hear your stories. This week’s theme is Food Justice. Got a story about Food Justice? Click here to contribute to the Holiday Helpings Story Bank! Read more stories of the holidays here.

Posted by Zachari Curtis | November 23rd, 2011

Posted by Ibti Vincent | November 22nd, 2011

Apparently separate from the Sustainable DC meeting on Nov 29 (though I suspect there will be some overlap from Sustainable DC’s “food” working group…): What: A public oversight roundtable on community gardens and urban agriculture When: Thurs, Dec 15, 2011 from 1–5pm Where: 1350 Pennsylvania Avenue, NW (Room 412, John A. Wilson Building)

Posted by Ibti Vincent | November 22nd, 2011

Seems a few departments of City government are interested in discussing sustainability these days. This is the first in a series of working meetings led by the Depts of Planning and the Environment…. Of note, one working group is to focus on food issues in DC. Anticipated topics include: local food production; commercial distribution; access [...]

Posted by shannonbshea | November 15th, 2011

Imagine a forest that is open to all, providing food and sanctuary, right in the middle of Washington.  While it might sound like a fairy tale, Ecolocity D.C. is developing a miniature version in the Pleasant Plains neighborhood and hopes to expand this vision throughout the city. While the sun powers the growth of the [...]

Posted by Carina Gervacio | August 15th, 2011

Food advocates these days don’t have it easy.   There’s plenty written on the ways that poverty, access, and obesity influence what we eat — now fair food activists are exploring what resources, approaches, and strategies are successfully changing how we eat.  Just last month, a UNC-based study found that simply improving access to supermarkets in [...]

Posted by Christopher Bradshaw | July 11th, 2011

Aya Community Markets (Aya) is a community-centered economic and holistic health experience that combines education, farmers’ markets and community supported sustainable agriculture to provide access to healthy food and improved nutrition in “food deserts” and underserved communities in Washington, DC.

Join us for our launch on Saturday July 30th from 11am until 5pm at Pennsylvania Avenue Baptist Church (3000 Penn. Ave. SE).

Aya’s physical farmers’ markets will be a vibrant gathering places and destination points where consumers will come to not only shop for produce, but will be able to access various vendors for goods and services for mental, spiritual and financial health. This holistic approach will attract customers in search of other health experiences such as yoga, exercise classes, or credit counseling which help to improve the community.

Aya Community Markets will offer fresh, local produce, flowers, prepared foods and handcrafted items directly to Ward 7 residents. In addition Aya will host a wide range of family and nutritional programs, including live entertainment, chef demonstrations and youth activities.

Aya will feature:

• Fresh produce and baked goods;
• Handmade arts and crafts;
• Live musical performances;
• Massage therapy, acupuncture and other holistic health services.

Visit http://dreamingoutloud.org/ayamarkets for more!

Posted by aibmin | July 8th, 2011

GET YOUR GROW ON with the Edible Urban Garden Tour, hosted by Loulies.com, Friday, July 15th from 5-8PM. Explore city spaces and residential gardens that will open their doors and gates for the public to see what growing good food in our own backyards, front yards, rooftops, and empty lots is all about. It’s a [...]