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The Great Tablecloth
The Chilean poet Pablo Neruda once said “Poetry is like bread; it should be shared by all…” At Food Gatherers we share bread every day and in the spirit of the New Year share an excerpt from one of our favorite Neruda poems – “The Great Tablecloth.” Continue reading
When filling plates means more than just food
What does this food mean to you? That’s the question Food Gatherers posed to individuals receiving fresh fruits and vegetables at our produce distribution this fall. In a season that is ripe with giving and receiving, we wanted to share these simple and profound words of thanks from men, women and children who are grateful that you gather with us. Continue reading
Giant carrots, elephants, and third graders – oh my!
Here they come…10 carloads of 3rd graders from a local elementary school. Thirty-five of them to be exact! Plus a teacher, some parents and a few siblings. It’s kind of daunting – they’re full of beans, they’re running towards our 10-foot tall carrots, they’re loud and they’re here for me! Continue reading
Go, Slow and Whoa foods: What’s on your plate?
What are you eating? Is it high in calories, high in fat?
Hi! I’m Nicole Miller, Agency Relations Coordinator and Registered Dietitian for Food Gatherers. I have been with Food Gatherers since March 2011, and I am really excited about all of the new nutrition initiatives we have been implementing including the Go, Slow, Whoa campaign developed by the National Institute of Health. Continue reading
Welcome!
Welcome to the new Food Gatherers blog – we’re glad you’re here, and we’re looking forward to using this new platform to share news, photos, and new initiatives happening here on Carrot Way and at the Community Kitchen. Continue reading
