In just over a year of the program’s existence we’ve provided over 70,000 pounds of reduced-cost produce through Produce in a SNAP to nearly 2,000 people. But this is just the beginning. Because we are looking at hunger and these systematic inequalities in access to healthy food from a business perspective, we can make a long-term, sustainable impact in people’s lives, while scaling this program to new markets.
Read MoreWe've been so inspired by your #NoWasteBagLunch photo entries at our contest page over here, we jumped in the kitchen and started whipping up our own fall-welcoming bag lunches. We raided our harvests, broke out some of our favorite recipes and got to work! Check out some delicious lunch (with leftovers) ideas from Stacy, Will and Ariana.
It’s Back to School time! Even as we get busier and the days get shorter, it’s the perfect time of year to use the routine shake-up to set some new healthy habits. Especially if we’re actually making our way back into the classroom. We caught up with Karen Heinrich from the Office of Health Services at Baltimore County Public Schools to talk about how she’s using impact-driven produce from Hungry Harvest to build healthy eating habits into her school year day to day.
Read MoreI’m a proud alumni of the public education system. I attended Baltimore County Public Schools for 12 years, starting at Summit Park, then Pikesville Middle, then Pikesville High. The lessons I learned from some fantastic teachers are now coming full circle. I use them to run Hungry Harvest so we can return the favor to some of the most influential teachers in my life.
Read MoreIn this country, 27.6 million children go without the free or reduced-price meals they need during the summer. In Maryland alone, nearly 400,000 children rely on free and reduced-price school breakfast and lunch on a daily basis during the school year. When summer rolls around, these children suddenly lose access to the reliable, nutritious meals that help them develop healthy and strong brains and bodies.
Read MoreCustomization is here! As promised, this week you can see what's coming in your harvest and make adjustments. Ready to create the mix that's right for you?
Read MoreAt Hungry Harvest, culture isn't just a buzzword we throw around. It's an intangible asset of ours. In his latest post, Evan shares tips on nurturing the kind of culture in a startup that leads to growth, empowerment and satisfaction.
Award winning Chef & friend of Hungry Harvest, Jose Mendin shares his recipe for recovered risotto.
Photo by Juan Fernando Ayora
Read MoreThis blog will cover definitions of compost, mechanics of composting, and even a family friendly activity to get everyone in your household involved.
Read More"Minimal ingredients. Simple, yet elegant. The little black dress of the menu". - Sara Linder
Read More
