Sustainable Food Center’s Post

Illinois EATS (Equitable Access Towards Sustainable Systems) will disperse nearly $29 million to address food insecurity in Illinois. As a West Side health collaborative focused on addressing health inequities, Wellness West applauds the state's efforts. We're tackling social determinants of health like food insecurity every day with our Food Connections program, partnering with Instacart Health's Fresh Funds and local grocery stores. Benefits are available to eligible Wellness West patients who qualify. As a healthcare collaborative making an impact on this issue, we know how important access to healthy food is to our communities, and we welcome complementary efforts like Illinois https://lnkd.in/gHiWa4q7. #foodinsecurity #sdoh #heathequity #IllinoisEATD #wellnesswest

🌍 Supporting Community Health Through Foodservice Innovation 🥗 At Galley, our mission goes beyond just optimizing kitchen operations. In early 2020, we partnered with O’side Kitchen Collaborative (OKC) in Oceanside, CA, to launch an emergency meal response for isolated elderly and food-insecure individuals—highlighting our dedication to the community. With our Culinary Resource Planning (CRP) platform, we equipped OKC and many others like Meals on Wheels People and Open Arms of Minnesota to ensure nutritional accuracy, efficiency, and seamless kitchen workflows. This isn’t just about meal delivery—it’s about providing meals that are crucial to health and healing. 💡 Discover how technology is empowering these organizations to reduce food waste, meet nutritional standards, and streamline operations—making every meal count where it's needed most. 🍽️ 🔗 Read the full blog here: https://hubs.ly/Q02R8CVm0 #FoodAsMedicine #CommunitySupport #TechForGood #CulinaryInnovation #FoodserviceSolutions #MealsOnWheels #FeedingAmerica

Heading to a farmers market this weekend? Did you know you can *triple* SNAP and EBT benefits when you shop? It's true! Our Market Bucks program helps customers stretch their budget and make healthy food more affordable by matching SNAP and EBT spending dollar-for-dollar up to $10 at participating farmers markets across Minnesota. Because everyone should have access to fresh, healthy, local food. There are just 4️⃣ easy steps to using SNAP-EBT at the farmers market. Learn more: https://bit.ly/4dC5YkQ

Access to nutritious food can be impacted by a lack of transportation and long distances between where people live and the supermarkets or grocery stores they visit. This can be detrimental in rural communities where public transportation can be limited or non-existent. In addition, corner and convenience stores may have limited or no fresh produce, meat, or dairy products, and if they do, prices are likely higher than at a full supermarket. Additional transportation challenges include sharing single vehicles or mobility issues that limit being able to drive or carry items home. #LCFB recognizes this social determinant of health and encourages neighbors to pick up food for their family members, neighbors, or friends who do not have access to reliable transportation to visit a local pantry or mobile distribution. 💬SHARE | What are other ways we can all help overcome transportation barriers for our neighbors who need access to healthy and nutritious foods? 💻Visit our blog to read more: https://ow.ly/e6Vo50Srbgt

In the fight against food insecurity, one of the biggest challenges is not just providing food—but ensuring access to healthy and nutritious options. Over 3.1 billion people worldwide are unable to afford a balanced diet. In rural and urban food deserts, people struggle to access fresh produce, whole grains, and other essentials that promote long-term health. At EETZ Rescue, we’re working to change this. Our app connects surplus food directly to nonprofits, ensuring that nutrient-rich meals—rather than processed or low-quality options—reach those in need. By bridging this gap, we not only fight hunger but also improve the health and well-being of underserved communities! #FoodInsecurity #FoodRescue #EndHunger #EETZRescue

At OLIPOP, we're spotlighting the power of partnerships in creating a healthier future for all. 🤝 By collaborating with organizations and programs that share our commitment to nutrition access and education, we’re making a tangible difference in the lives of individuals and families. 🥦 We've partnered with local nonprofits for food giveaway events, providing fresh produce and healthy beverage choices to families in need. These initiatives not only address immediate nutritional needs but also promote ongoing education about healthy eating. 🛒 Our products are available through the SNAP program, ensuring that individuals facing food insecurity can access healthier options at locations like Walmart. 💡 Embodying our "Food as Medicine" philosophy, these partnerships are crucial in fostering community health and demonstrating that good nutrition is foundational to good health. Let’s continue building healthier, more vibrant communities together. Stay tuned as we share more about our impactful collaborations and innovative solutions. Together, we can work towards a brighter, healthier future for all. 💪 #NutritionAccess #CommunityHealth #HealthyFuture

📸 #soursop Dear Brothers & Sisters, For the past couple of weeks, I've been changing my eating habits & incorporating more #fruits & #vegetables - less overly processed foods & #sugar . I feel absolutely amazing, by #God's grace & divine mercy! Big ups to Paul's Law, for coming into my awareness & dropping his #plantbased #nutrition knowledge base in such a uniquely entertaining way. 🙏 I love this King so, very much & his Instagram live & #bookclub last night were straight fire.🔥 Yesterday, I watched an important #documentary on Netflix titled: "You Are what you Eat." I highly recommend it as, it's #educational and #enlightening re: the origins of how our #meats are sourced & how terribly the animals are treated just so, we can consume more of their flesh here in the #USA & get bigger & sicker.🤮 I AM a #carnivore but, there has got to be a #healthier way to source & process meats without destroying low income #communities with rancid #hog & #chicken factory #farms & the beautiful eco-system in the #Amazon. 💯 Humans, we MUST & CAN do better to demand President Joe Biden, Madame Vice President Kamala Harris, @SenateGOP , Senate Dems & our local elected officials; IMMEDIATELY pass unprecedented legislation that revolutionizes the #food & #pharmaceutical industries for our #kids & for US! Respectfully, I have NO kids but, I shouldn't CARE MORE about the overly processed foods, sugars & #drugs they are consuming than some of YOU loving parents! 💯 However, I DO care & I AM concerned about how Big Corporations market their poison to our innocent youth. ❤️ Sadly, w/our broken government's blessings.😢 #AMERICA, has an #Obesity #EPEDEMIC & what we're choosing to put on the other side of our forks & allowing our innocent KIDS, to consume is absolutely KILLING US - when it's unhealthy or inhumanely sourced! Our elected officials WORK for US (#Democrats , #Republicans , #Libertarians & #Independents ) - NOT CORRUPT Big Pharmacy Lobbyists & the CORRUPT Food Industry Lobbyists who, generously fund FAKE, paid (Tier 1, Tier 2 & Tier 3) Clinical Trial studies (on poor #animals & poor people of Color (mainly #Black & #Latino #Americans) who, are in need of a few extra dollars a week to survive, support their loving families & pay their bills. So, WE (brown people) are actively targeted/recruited by, Big Pharma to participate in #Protocols for our food & drugs & some at the very CORRUPT FDA , World Health Organization , Centers for Disease Control and Prevention & National Institute of Health boldly lie to us! 💯 Shalom, Ta'Wand aka Sister Rose 🌹 Remote Spiritual Advisor Visionary Angel Peer Support Ministries 😇 /end #meditation #yoga #love #mindfulness #spirituality #healing #spiritual #peace #selflove #motivation #nature #selfcare #inspiration #life #spiritualawakening #wellness #happiness #mentalhealth #energy #health #art #positivevibes #consciousness #fitness #wisdom #quotes #meditate #awakening #gratitude #soul

On what marks the 4th year anniversary of closing the chapter on my 20 year retail executive experience... I HAVE SOME BIG NEWS!! In partnership with AdventHealth West Florida we are ready to scale our impact!! Starting with....a cool video and 💚 Website Launch Announcement! 💚 I am thrilled to announce the launch of Access to Fresh and introduce our groundbreaking "Bounty Bus" initiative. Together with my Co-Founder, Peter Contardo, we are committed to tackling food insecurity and promoting food literacy in communities that need it most. Introducing the Bounty Bus The "Bounty Bus" is our innovative mobile market designed to bring fresh, locally-grown produce and food education directly to communities. This initiative will not only provide nutritious food to those in need but also serve as a platform for dynamic educational programming, helping individuals learn about sustainable food practices and nutrition. Why This Matters Increasing Food Access: The Bounty Bus will reach underserved areas, providing fresh produce and essential food literacy education to help transform food deserts into thriving communities. Empowering Communities: By teaching sustainable food practices and promoting nutrition, we aim to empower individuals with the knowledge and skills needed to achieve food independence and improve their overall health and well-being. How You Can Help: We invite individuals and organizations interested in supporting our mission to visit accesstofresh.org to learn more about how you can get involved. Your support can help us scale our efforts, expand our reach, and make a lasting impact on communities. Join us on this journey to create a healthier, more food-secure future for all. Together, we can make a difference! 🌱 #AccessToFresh #BountyBus #FoodSecurity #CommunityEngagement #Sustainability #HealthyCommunities #PartnershipForImpact

Huge win for healthy food! Our board member, Ribka Getachew, and the NYS Good Food Purchasing Program Coalition championed the Good Food NY Bill, the first of its kind statewide! This groundbreaking legislation empowers municipalities to prioritize healthy food that supports local economies, worker well-being, racial equity, and sustainability. Years of their hard work and advocacy have paid off as the New York State legislature overwhelmingly voted to pass this bill! The Good Food NY bill paves the way for public institutions to invest in food that nourishes our communities, environment, and food system. New York leads the nation with this precedent-setting policy! Victory for the Good Food NY Bill means we are closer to a more just food system. By prioritizing local economies and racial equity, this bill can create opportunities for Black agricultural and food actors to thrive and contribute to the health of our communities. We celebrate Ribka’s leadership in working toward an equitable food system for all. #goodfoodny #legislation #NY #bill #board #BFF

Yesterday, I drove by this masterpiece and had to snap a shot. The audacity that a fast food establishment has to promote using government assistance to supply unhealthy, if not slightly toxic ultra processed food to the community, as a helping hand is absurd. What the Central Valley doesn’t need is more access to EBT benefit use, they need more access to fresh and healthy foods for purchase with EBT benefits. This banner would have moved my heart in a completely different direction if this was a fresh fruit and veggie stand, however it is quite the contrary. Fresno has to start focusing on filling empty lots with small grocery stores and less corporate chain restaurants. We have a huge opportunity to build a curricular food system here locally and we are just missing the mark. Why again is this a societal norm, but an illegal fruit stand is not? Make it legal and promote the local economy already. We need to Incentivize small market owners to expand and train community members to start local food co-ops throughout the city and rural areas and stop nonsense like this from polluting our land. We are the bread basket of the world aren't we??