Over the years, we’ve published many posts about urban agriculture and its many contributions to resilient food system. They tend to get buried, but they offer so much food for thought. This morning, we’re taking a look back at older posts and pulling together a reading list about food resilience and the importance of urban […]
#GivingTuesday – 10 Community Orgs that Fight Hunger
Giving Tuesday 2017 is tomorrow – will you be participating? Since its inception in 2012, Giving Tuesday has been an antidote to the excesses of the shopping “holidays” of Black Friday, Cyber Monday and all their assorted iterations. Here in Worcester, there are dozens of organizations that benefit our friends and neighbors throughout the year. […]
Worcester Food System – 10 Things We’re Thankful For
News flash! There’s a lot going on to improve the Worcester food system in terms of accessibility, sustainability and just plain versatility. When you live in a city, it’s easy to take for granted all the exciting things happening there. It’s even more common for people to not even be aware of all wonderful things […]
Local Food Spots – Off the Beaten Track
A while back, we asked friends to recommend their favorite “overlooked” local food spots – locally owned restaurants and eateries that aren’t on Restaurant Row. The local food scene has moved beyond renaissance to the point where Worcester is taking its place as a foodie destination, thanks to an infusion of trendy new eating spots […]
Action Alert: SaveSNAP from FY18 Budget Cuts
A Message from Martha: SaveSNAP from Congressional FY18 Budget Resolution Cuts Dear Food Advocates! News reports from Capitol Hill indicate that the Republican majority in both chambers is trying to pass an FY18 budget resolution -primarily to use as a vehicle for tax reform for the wealthy and corporations. They are now expected to vote on the House […]