By now, many of you have heard of the show/movement called “Jamie Oliver’s Food Revolution”. For those who haven’t: in response to a CDC report that cited Huntington, WV as the most unhealthy city in America, British Chef Jamie Oliver decided to kick-off his U.S. food revolution. He began by addressing the food being served [...]
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CKWFU: Building Local Partnerships
Posted in September 1st, 2009
by Joelle Johnson in
9.01.09: Very local parnerships. In fact, right on campus. Thanks to the new Campus Garden at Wake Forest University http://sustainability.wfu.edu/2009/08/28/get-dirty-in-the-new-campus-garden/, CKWFU will be able to utilize donations of fresh produce, grown by students and faculty, right on campus, in their weekly meal preparations. Doesn’t get much more local or sustainable then that! Interested in CKWFU and [...]
I Know You Kids Like ‘Em Extra Sloppy
Posted in June 29th, 2009
by Alex Carrick in
So as the youngest person in the office, I’m the closest removed from the days of public school lunch. I, like so many others, was bombarded with choices during lunch. The scary part was that it was not a matter of economics. A tray of pizza and fries was priced much higher than the healthier [...]
Read, then digest: a bellyfull of food justice and food waste news
Posted in April 3rd, 2009
by Liz Whitehurst in
this is what food justice looks like: I dig these posters created by artist Favianna Rodriguez and food activist Bryant Terry. Click the link to see more. Build the Strong Bones of a City Food System: This article not only provides a strong argument for expanding and increasing food stamp benefits (also known as SNAP benefits), but [...]
Read, then Digest: more poor, more dough, less waste, more fun
Posted in February 20th, 2009
by Jordan Kough in
Newly Poor Swell Lines at Food Banks: Another week, another story about the growing need for food. This piece highlights the contradictions at food banks in affluent areas, where a former software engineer and a woman with a Vera Bradley handbag load up on lentils and humility. Kathleen DiChiara, executive director of Community FoodBank of [...]