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2023 Summer Impact Report

August 29, 2023

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From Pumpkin Soup to Shakshuka… October was deli From Pumpkin Soup to Shakshuka… October was delicious and nutritious 🎃 Vetri Cooking Lab students all across Philadelphia cooked up Veggie Fajitas, Garlic Herb Chicken Thighs, Pumpkin Soup, and more! Along the way, we overheard some of our favorite moments: 💬 “I’ve never eaten any of these things before!” 💬 “I feel so proud of myself right now.” 💬 “Wow! I didn’t think I’d like this, but I loved it!” We also welcomed so many amazing groups into the Teaching Kitchen, from Cooking for Heart Health and Community Cooking for Seniors to @petcharterhs’s Culinary Club, @bakerhostetler, @sugga_mamas_diabetes, and @jeffersonuniv medical students. Thanks to everyone who cooked, laughed, and learned with us this month. You belong in the Teaching Kitchen. 💚
Vetri Community Partnership isn’t a food bank, b Vetri Community Partnership isn’t a food bank, but we are a proud part of Philadelphia’s food ecosystem. Right now, knowing how to cook is more important than ever. With the disruption to SNAP benefits coming on November 1st, compounded by a federal shutdown and Pennsylvania’s ongoing budget impasse, many of our neighbors are at risk of losing vital food access. The Turkey Giveaway is our annual food distribution event on November 22nd. Here's how you can support families affected by SNAP funding freezes through Vetri Community Partnership! 🦃 Donate to the Turkey Giveaway: Help us provide families with fresh produce, shelf-stable ingredients, and cooking tools this holiday season. Your support also powers Teaching Kitchen programs that build skills and confidence for cooking at home. 💛 Host a Tool & Food Drive: Collect or purchase items from our Wish List to help families cook, eat, and thrive. All donations will be distributed at the Turkey Giveaway and can be dropped off at the Teaching Kitchen (915 Spring Garden St.) by Thursday, November 20. Go to the link in our bio to support our neighbors through the 2025 Turkey Giveaway!
After retiring from a 40-year career in mental hea After retiring from a 40-year career in mental health, 31 of which were spent working in the field of eating disorders, Wendy was looking for a meaningful way to stay involved and give back. She found it in the kitchens and classrooms of Vetri Community Partnership. We’re so grateful for Wendy’s passion, wisdom, and generous spirit. Her story is a powerful reminder of how food, education, and community can come together to make a lasting impact, not just on program participants, but on the volunteers who make our work possible. Read Wendy's story in the link in our bio! 🧡
A word from CEO Maddy Booth... "At Vetri Communit A word from CEO Maddy Booth... "At Vetri Community Partnership, we believe that every meal shared, and every skill learned helps to create a healthier Philadelphia. Over the past year, we’ve seen this come to life in countless kitchens: school classrooms, community centers, on the road with the Mobile Teaching Kitchen, and right here in our own Teaching Kitchen. In collaboration with partners across the city, we provided hands-on cooking and nutrition education experiences for thousands of Philadelphians. Within every experience was a moment of connection — a student discovering a new food, a parent and child cooking together for the first time, or a senior finding friendship and purpose through our classes." Read Maddy's full blog (and our Impact Report!) in the link in our bio under "2025 Impact Report: Cooking Up a Healthier Philadelphia" 💚
💚 Looking to give back this holiday season? Ral 💚 Looking to give back this holiday season? Rally your school, workplace, or community group to host a food and tool drive! By hosting a food and tool drive, you’ll help us collect the essentials families need to enjoy a warm, nourishing Thanksgiving meal. Whether you gather items, purchase directly from our Wish List, or make a donation, every contribution brings us closer to ensuring that more families can celebrate with dignity and joy. Go to the link in our bio or contact tmailey@vetricommunity.org to learn more! Thank you to our sponsors: @brixmorpropertygroup, @centofinefoods, @theemersongroup, @federaldonutsandchicken, Hatch, @jl_philadelphia, @redthreadpr, @streetfc
Last week, the students at Kirkbride had a blast a Last week, the students at Kirkbride had a blast assembling a spread including Shakshuka, Whole Wheat Pita, Lemony Bulgur, and a Spiced Yogurt Dip! They measured spices, chopped veggies, and even learned how to crack eggs. They tossed all of these together to create a colorful spread of abundant flavors. They enjoyed seeing how all of the spices could come together and create this array of food! Once everything was ready, team leaders proudly dished out plates for everyone to taste and enjoy together. After just a few weeks, it’s been incredible to see students grow more curious and confident with every class. One student even kept a list of all the new vegetables she tried (onions, peppers, and tomatoes) so she could share her excitement with her family at home. 💚
The Teaching Kitchen has an exciting lineup of cla The Teaching Kitchen has an exciting lineup of classes and community events over the next few weeks: 🎃 Community Cooking Class: Next week’s class just went LIVE! 💚 Cooking for Heart Health Series: Starts the first Monday in November. A few spots are still open! 🍎 Community Cooking Class for Seniors: Coming up the first Tuesday in November. 🥙 South Philly Family Cooking Class: For our 19145 friends, join us at @rowhousegrocery. 🦃 Turkey Giveaway: Happening the Saturday before Thanksgiving. Stay tuned for details on how to register for your free turkey. Thanks to our generous donors, all classes are free and open to the public. Your support helps us continue nourishing minds, bodies, and communities with nutrition education through cooking. Explore all upcoming classes and events in the link in our bio!
Learn to cook delicious, heart-healthy recipes thi Learn to cook delicious, heart-healthy recipes this fall! Join us for Cooking for Heart Health: a free, four-class series created by Vetri Community Partnership’s Culinary Medicine team! 🍴 Hands-on cooking lessons 🥗 Simple, affordable heart-healthy recipes 🫶 A shared meal each week 🛒 Plus, a $25 grocery gift card after completing all four classes! Classes begin November 3 at 10:30 am and run every Monday through November 24. This series is open to new participants only. Spots are limited, register today in the link in our bio!
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