How to Help Your Community Pt 2 Tips from the video (previous post) to provide tangible ways to assist your community and give back; whether through one-time meal donation events, volunteering, starting a Little Free Pantry, or donating to a local Food Pantry. Thanks to our funding partner, AAPD

How to Help Your Community - Part 2 This is the second part of a two-part video series providing information about the importance of giving back and assisting community members who are food insecure.

This short video highlights the importance of community support and donating food, resources, money, time, and energy. Hunger is an issue impacting many of our friends, family, neighbors, coworkers, community members, and loved ones right now. youtube.com/shorts/i0ePE...

If you have noticed a need for free food to be offered in your area and have a great location to set up a food pantry, we want to help! If selected to receive a grant, you will be sent a weatherproof food storage cabinet and $75 to stock with food. form.jotform.com/253087147700...

Join us in supporting Feed-Well Fridges’ Pay-What-You-Can Community Feast on Oct 19 at 4:30 p.m. at Chatham Oaks Farm in Pittsboro, NC. ✨ All proceeds benefit their work fighting food insecurity + food waste. 💛 Reserve your spot: www.zeffy.com/en-US/ticket... #Community #FoodJustice #FeastForGood

ACTION ALERT!!!! It's Hunger Action Month: Tell lawmakers to strengthen nutrition programs! The Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) helps about 42 million of our neighbors facing hunger buy groceries to keep nutritious meals on the table. act.feedingamerica.org/jk_3o53qQUa3...

Foraging in New England is seeing a resurgence 🌿🍄 — not just as a foodie trend, but as a way to reconnect with nature and tradition. A thoughtful read on the joys, risks, and cultural roots of gathering wild foods. 👉

Earlier this week we hosted a gathering of university and college food pantry organizers to determine what some of the common experiences, challenges, and trends are showing. Join us and the Food Security Network! Link: form.jotform.com/kellyskitche...

Kelly’s Kitchen and The Color Coded Chef are teaming up to design our 2025 cooking classes—and we’d love your input! ✨ What topics matter most to you? ✨ Which skills would you like to learn or strengthen? ✨ How can we make our classes even better?

Celiac Awareness Day — September 13 We’re committed to supporting food justice and inclusion—check out our blog for many gluten-free recipes that can be enjoyed by everyone: www.kellys-kitchen.org/blog Learn more about celiac disease at Beyond Celiac: www.beyondceliac.org/celiac-aware...

Kelly’s Kitchen and The Color Coded Chef are teaming up to design our 2025 cooking classes—and we’d love your input! ✨ What topics matter most to you? ✨ Which skills would you like to learn or strengthen? ✨ How can we make our classes even better?

Missed our latest virtual cooking class with The Color Coded Chef? Don’t worry—we’ve got you covered! We learned how to make delicious, bite-sized Zucchini Bites that are perfect for snacks, parties, or a healthy treat at home. You can now watch the full recording on YouTube:

🌱🥛 Happy World Plant Milk Day! 🥛🌱 Did you know that nearly 40% of U.S. households buy plant-based milk, and it makes up about 14% of all milk sales nationwide? Plant-based milks continue to be a staple—especially in natural grocery stores, where they hold an incredible 36% of all milk sales.

New blog post up courtesy of Zero Waste Chef. 19 Zero-Waste, Get-Food-on-the-Table-Fast Tips to Try This Week

Dine & D.A.S.H into Wellness Join a 12-week Nutrition & Culinary Program this October with EatWell Exchange ✨ Hands-on cooking classes ✨ Group coaching nutrition sessions ✨ Kidney disease prevention information ✨ Research study visits with lab work monitoring www.eatwellexchange.org

Sharing on behalf of EatWell Exchange Heritage for Health – A 12-week culinary nutrition program focused on the foods of the African diaspora is coming to Durham & Raleigh, NC starting September 2025! Register: eatwellexchange.org/PreDiabetes

Sharing courtesy of Feeding America Myth: Food banks only serve canned, shelf-stable food. Reality: At Feeding America, we're not just filling shelves, we're filling fridges with fresh, quality food.

🌽🥕 It’s National Farmers Market Week! 🥬🍓 Looking to support local growers, eat fresh, and build community? Find a farmers market near you—no matter where you live in the U.S.! 🔎 Use these tools to get started: ✅ SNAP Retailer Locator (for markets that accept SNAP):

🌽🥕 It’s National Farmers Market Week! 🥬🍓 Looking to support local growers, eat fresh, and build community? Find a farmers market near you—no matter where you live in the U.S.! 🔎 Use these tools to get started: ✅ USDA National Farmers Market Directory:

🌽🥕 It’s National Farmers Market Week! 🥬🍓 Looking to support local growers, eat fresh, and build community? Find a farmers market near you—no matter where you live in the U.S.! 🔎 Use these tools to get started: ✅ LocalHarvest directory:

Study of Nutrition & Activity in Child Care Settings - When in the care of CACFP providers, children have better overall diets than on days they are not. - The meals and snacks CACFP providers served in 2022-23 aligned with the Dietary Guidelines for Americans.

Urge Senate Appropriators to Include Funding for SNAP-Ed www.votervoice.net/EATRIGHT/1/C...

DYK up to 40% of food in the U.S. is wasted every year? Reducing food waste by just 15% could feed 25 million Americans each year. Take our survey to help shape future food waste reduction efforts. 🔗 Or click here to take the survey:

Adults Cooking Class with EatWell Exchange Jul 26, 2025, 5:30 -7 PM AJ King Park, 4250 NW 178th St, Miami Gardens, FL 33055, USA Hands-on cooking class with EatWell Exchange & Miami Gardens Councilwoman Linda Julien.

Disabled people are more than 2x as likely to face food insecurity than non-disabled peers. 28% of households that include a working-age adult with a disability experience food insecurity, compared to 10% of households without.

We've FINALLY updated and added new job opportunities to our employment section of the Kelly's Kitchen website! If you have a job opening you would like for us to highlight or add, please reach out and let us know! [email protected]

USDA announced that people recovering from severe storms may be eligible for food assistance through USDA’s D-SNAP. Over 11,100 households in 14 counties in Arkansas are estimated to be eligible for this relief to help with grocery expenses.

Thanks to everyone who came out to our canning/pickling event held in partnership with Sustaining Way this past Saturday. Special Thanks to Sustaining Way Dolly with ASL Services LLC Nicholtown Community Members

Shout‑out to Afro-Vegan Society's Dairy-Free Future initiative is focused on making dairy-free living accessible in the most marginalized communities. It features free resources including cooking demos, recipes, informational articles and education sessions that share how and why to remove dairy.

Happy National Raspberry Day! Fresh raspberries are at their peak in summer—perfectly sweet, tangy, and bursting with benefits: Loaded with antioxidants like vitamin C and quercetin, helping fight inflammation and support immunity. Rich in dietary fiber, great for digestion and keeping you full

Kelly’s Kitchen & Sustaining Way are hosting a hands-on canning and pickling demonstration at Annie’s House in Greenville, SC! Join us on Saturday, July 12 from 10 AM–12 PM to learn how to pickle carrots, radishes, onions, and more. 🔗 forms.gle/z69P448Bb3r1iATP9

🥕 Have you heard about The Monthly Morsel? 🌱 It’s our bite-sized, info-packed email that provides resources, support, and more —exclusive perks for Food Security Network members only. Available in English and Spanish: form.jotform.com/kellyskitche...

Our very own Food Security Network Coordinator, Eva Houston, was interviewed by the Associated Press regarding food insecurity and USDA budget cuts. While her segment of the interview didn't make the final article, we DO want to share it with you!

Kelly's Kitchen team member Jenny Border spent this past week at Rolling Rascals Camp in Bellville, Ohio Read more on our Facebook page!

Kelly's Kitchen was excited to attend the virtual Gullah State Summit for Georgia today! We heard from some GREAT organizations and individuals within the Gullah Geechee community who are doing fantastic work in Georgia and surrounding states. Learn more at www.gullahgeecheecorridor.org

SNAP/EBT Eligibility & Local Incentives - Fresh produce (including corn) is 100% SNAP‑eligible—covered whether fresh, canned, or frozen - EBT cards accepted at supermarkets, farmers’ markets, and other authorized retailers. - USDA reports ~60% of farmers markets accept SNAP

Pride IS community care. We’re spotlighting Oakland LGBT Community Center, a Food Security Network member. Community Food Pantry Mon – Fri, 1 PM – 5 PM Larger pick-ups can be arranged. [email protected] 510-882-2286 www.oaklandlgbtqcenter.org/food-pantry oaklandlgbtqcenter.org

From EatWell Exchange Juneteeth: Roots to Flavor — Spice & Herb Making Class Thu Jun 19 Free Event, Registration Required 6 PM – 7 PM EDT 1321 Athens Drive, Raleigh, NC 27606 With Anthony Harris, a Master Gardener in Raleigh NC, to create herbs and spices. www.eatwellexchange.org/event-detail...

Yesterday was #NationalCheeseDay and we want to remind you that we have some great dairy-free recipes and options available on our website in the blog section.

Just SOME of What You'll Find on our Website: - Gluten-Free, Vegan Food Options, Intersection of LGBTQ and Food Justice, BIPOC and Food Justice, Eating Disorders and Disability, etc. - Accessible Kitchen Tools - Food Pantry Best Practices

We want to share information from one of our collaborators, and just an all-around amazing organization, AfroVegan Society during #NationalDairyMonth - or rather #NationalAntiDairyMonth:

Accidents happen, but they don't have to. In this quick tutorial, Kelly's Kitchen demonstrates how to use no-cut gloves to protect your hands while cooking. Whether you're a beginner or a seasoned chef, these gloves are a game-changer for kitchen safety. 🎥:

Here’s how we do it: * Four-Course Webinar Series – sessions that unpack the intersection of food justice & disability justice and equip advocates with action steps. * Accessible Cooking Tools – bringing fresh produce, adaptive utensils, and inclusive food education straight to the community. 4/4

Here’s how we do it: * Nourishment Beyond the Plate – a 4-month series that delivers adaptive kitchen kits, locally sourced ingredients, and hybrid cooking classes so participants with disabilities can cook confidently at home. www.kellys-kitchen.org 3 of 4

Here’s how we do it: * Food Security Network – a nationwide, searchable map connecting 30K-plus food banks, farms, and pantries to neighbors who need them. www.kellys-kitchen.org 2 of 4

#NationalCreativityDay We take a UNIQUE approach to addressing the intersection of food justice - by ensuring that disability justice, inclusion, & accessibility are at the forefront of all conversations. 1/4

Check out this delicious meal of Imperial Rice made by our guest speaker who taught us about the history of this dish and the importance of it to her culture and family! Join us for future classes! form.jotform.com/kellyskitche...

Toss in: veggie & fruit peels, coffee grounds, yard clippings, dry leaves, eggshells, stale bread—anything plant-based & pesticide-free. Leave out: meat, dairy, oils, pet waste, produce stickers, bones, anything oily or treated. homesteadandchill.com/how-to-compost-101

#LearnAboutCompostingDay! It’s the perfect moment to turn kitchen scraps into “black gold” for your garden while shrinking your trashcan. According to NRDC’s Composting 101 guide, decomposers thrive on 4 essentials—nitrogen (“greens”), carbon (“browns”), air & water.