Building Food Justice in the City of Brotherly Love – TakePart

November 29, 2016

Building Food Justice in the City of Brotherly Love

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We couldn’t be more excited to get back into the

We couldn’t be more excited to get back into the classroom and see all of our students cooking and learning together! This week, our school-based teams are getting trained and prepared for another fun year of culinary and nutrition education.
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Swipe right to meet our new team members, Lacey and Vicki! #VCPeople

The entire family is invited to cook alongside us

The entire family is invited to cook alongside us TOMORROW NIGHT in the #VirtualTeachingKitchen to learn or improve on your fundamental cooking skills.
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We'll be making Coconut Curry Noodle Soup without the use of any knives, but we will be practicing our kitchen skills and safety using other sharp kitchen tools like a vegetable peeler, grater, and scissors.
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To participate, please register in advance (link in bio) to receive ingredient and equipment lists and access to the Zoom link. Class starts at 5pm - we'll see you there!

Snacks are a crucial part of any school day (or wo

Snacks are a crucial part of any school day (or workday for that matter) because they can help curb feelings of hunger in between meals, provide additional nutrients, and can contribute to providing energy for an active lifestyle.
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Amp up the flavor of your snacks with our homemade 'Rad Ranch' seasoning which can be sprinkled on popcorn or crunchy roasted chickpeas. You'll have a filling, nutritious, and (most importantly) flavorful snack ready in minutes. Happy snacking! 🍿

After a brief summer hiatus, our Virtual Teaching

After a brief summer hiatus, our Virtual Teaching Kitchen series is BACK!
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Next Tuesday 9/21 at 5 pm to cook along and learn all kinds of useful kitchen skills. This month, you'll have the chance to practice cooking without a knife as we dive into the various uses for other sharp tools, like scissors and peelers. We'll be making a delicious Coconut Curry Noodle Soup!
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Link in bio to register today 🥕 when you sign up you'll receive the Zoom link, ingredient, and equipment list to cook along with us!

We are so thrilled to announce that we raised over

We are so thrilled to announce that we raised over $38,000 for our Back to the Future fundraising efforts, exceeding our goal of $25,000 to help support our physical return to school. For the first time in nearly 18 months, we're thrilled to be able to bring our hands-on culinary and nutrition education physically back to the classroom. Thank you to all who supported this effort!

An extra special thanks is also due to the @zekauskasfamily, who gave us a generous grant to support our technology and staffing needs for Vetri Cooking Lab for the upcoming school year. The Zekauskus Family Foundation is dedicated to educating students, families, and communities, especially the underserved, on producing, preparing, and eating healthy foods, and to supporting organizations focused on hunger relief and careers in the culinary arts.

Thank you for helping us get back on the road, back to schools, and back in person!

Summer has officially 'wrapped up' 🌯 As student

Summer has officially 'wrapped up' 🌯 As students head back to school, it can be difficult to find time for homemade meals and snacks. We're here to offer two super simple, time-saving options for weekday meals.
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Customizable breakfast burritos packed with veggies and protein, and a fresh White Bean Avocado wrap for lunch courtesy of @american_heart
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These recipes can even be made ahead of time for simple grab-and-go options for busy families!

Congratulations to our very own Mary Bullock, SNAP

Congratulations to our very own Mary Bullock, SNAP-Ed Program Director. Mary was elected to the executive committee of PA SNAP-Ed directors. On this committee, Mary will collaborate with public health leaders from across the state to address changes that impact the SNAP community and secure the continued success of this program. #VCPeople

Our EAT360 Educators welcomed students at Ziegler,

Our EAT360 Educators welcomed students at Ziegler, Bethune, and Loesche Elementary Schools during their Back to School Events for a little ‘taste’ of what programs will be offered this school year.
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Students and families had a chance to chat with our team and learn more about the EAT360 program, while also taking a sample of homemade BBQ seasoning packets! We are excited welcome everyone back, and can’t wait to see what we cook up this year!