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Have you reserved your spot for this month's Socia

Have you reserved your spot for this month's Social Impact Series yet?!

Join us the morning of May 22nd for a conversation with @sarelaherrada, co-founder and co-CEO of @eatsimpli, the leading maker of regenerative organic pantry staples. We are so excited to welcome Sarela into the Teaching Kitchen for a chat about food, sustainability, and what regenerative organics really are.

The Social Impact Series is totally free to attend, but we do ask that you register, (link in bio under Classes & Events). Spots are limited, so sign up today to RSVP!

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This year’s Friends of Marc Dinner features four

This year’s Friends of Marc Dinner features four absolutely extraordinary LIVE AUCTION items, and we're offering a very exciting opportunity for anyone to be able to bid on these items and experiences (no attendance required!).

The live auction will take place during the Friends of Marc Dinner, but you do not need to be present to participate! For the first time ever, the Friends of Marc Dinner is offering proxy bidding where a trusted Vetri Community Partnership staff member can bid on your behalf with your permission.

Fill out the Live Auction Proxy Bidding Form (link in bio) to have all of your questions answered and start bidding!

Thank you to our sponsors for your support: @theemersongroup, @zekauskasfamily, @comcast, Lisa Dykstra & David Rode, Nancy & Jim Baxter, @freedompay, Jill & Tom Durovsik, @aramark, @mandt_bank, Jaimie & David Field, Jan & Paul Torosian, Michael & Elizabeth Eagles, @isgropastries, @aaronsanchezimpactfund, @fredmagnotta, @kismetbagels, @rivalbroscoffee, @mightybreadco, and @fitlerclub

Today in the Teaching Kitchen, we welcomed Josh — our Director of Programs and the newest member of the Vetri Community Partnership team! 🎉

We’re beyond excited to have such a thoughtful, data-driven mind on board to support our day-to-day operations. Josh has already hit the ground running like he’s been part of the crew for years!

Of course, we had to ask the most important question: If you were a vegetable, what would you be and why?

Josh’s answer? “A squash. Not only do squashes remind me of the fall, which is my favorite season, but ‘Squash’ was also one of my pet nicknames in my family because it rhymes with my actual name.”

Welcome to the team, Squash!

The Friends of Marc Auction is NOW OPEN! This yea

The Friends of Marc Auction is NOW OPEN!

This year’s event features an exciting mix of silent and live auction opportunities, both of which you do not need to be present at the Dinner to join in on the fun. The silent auction has a wide variety of items and experiences available including:

• Dining experiences at Philadelphia's best restaurants including Mawn, Kalaya, Fork, Zahav, Kiddo, Fiorella, and many more!

• Sport packages including a signed A.J. Brown jersey, tickets to the Phillies and Union, courtside seats to the Sixers, a year-long membership to the Sporting Club at the Bellevue.

...and SO much more! Check out the link in our bio to register for the silent auction and start bidding today.

Are you an older adult looking to connect with oth

Are you an older adult looking to connect with others, share your love of food, or explore new ways to cook for your lifestyle?

Join us on May 20 for a Community Cooking Class for Seniors —a welcoming, community-focused cooking program where food brings people together. These free, hands-on classes focus on preparing and enjoying nutritious and delicious meals that support the changing lifestyles and health needs of senior citizens.

Registration is now open for May 20! These cooking classes will officially launch every other Tuesday starting in July.

Go to the link in our bio under "Classes & Events" or call (215) 600-2630 to register!

The Social Impact Series is BACK, baby! On May 2

The Social Impact Series is BACK, baby!

On May 22, 2025, join Vetri Community Partnership in a conversation with @sarelaherrada, co-founder and co-CEO of @eatsimpli, the leading maker of regenerative organic pantry staples. In 2024, Sarela and her husband, Matt, moved SIMPLi's headquarters to Philadephia--we are thrilled to welcome Sarela into the Teaching Kitchen for a chat about food, sustainability, and what regenerative organics really are. Our chat with Sarela will start at 8 am and will wrap up promptly at 9:30 am.

The Social Impact Series is totally free to attend, but we do ask that you register, (link in bio). Spots are limited, so sign up today to save your spot!

Pepe is one of hundreds of students served by Vetr

Pepe is one of hundreds of students served by Vetri Community Partnership’s SNAP-Ed (Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program Education) program, a federally-funded nutrition education program that aims to improve the nutrition and health of families who are eligible for SNAP benefits.

Read Pepe's story in the link in our bio!

Small chefs, BIG chef energy in the Teaching Kitch

Small chefs, BIG chef energy in the Teaching Kitchen this weekend!

Huge thanks to Chef Scott Noye of @chefdadstable for leading our first-ever family fundraising cooking class — Macaroni & Cheese, Honey Glazed Carrots with Rosemary, AND Edible Cookie Dough?! Yes, please. 😋

Welcome to the Chef’s Circle, Chef Dad! And thanks so much to everyone who made it out this weekend to cook with us and support our mission of nourishing minds, bodies, and communities with nutrition education through cooking. 💚