Press & Media
Juneteenth and How To Celebrate
Juneteenth, celebrated annually on June 19th, is a federal holiday commemorating the end of slavery in the United States. The holiday holds great importance and meaning for African Americans and the nation as a whole. Today, let’s explore the origins of Juneteenth,...
Summer Seasonal Food: Here’s What’s Fresh
People love summer for many reasons: warmth, school vacations, road trips, and beachside bonfires. But there’s also a lot to love about summer when it comes to produce! Here’s what fruits and vegetables are in season, so you can plan healthy, affordable, and...
Mental Health Awareness Month: Nutrition and Mental Health
Mental Health Awareness Month is observed every May to promote the importance of mental health and to spread awareness about mental illness. The observance aims to reduce the stigma surrounding mental health, encourage people to seek help, and promote mental wellness....
The Importance of Nutrition Education
Nutrition education, also known as food education, is “any set of learning experiences designed to facilitate the voluntary adoption of eating and other nutrition-related behaviors conducive to health and well-being.” Simply, it involves learning about—and...
Examining Food Swamps and the Impact of Unhealthy Food
Recently, an Aldi in North Minneapolis—one of the area’s three main sources of fresh produce and basic necessities at an accessible price point—permanently shuttered its doors. This frustrating development is not by any means a new one. Grocery store closures have...
YTOP-Approved Stuffed Bell Peppers
Whippin' in the kitchen! Youth in YTOP (Youth Training and Opportunities Program) have been cooking up a storm, trying out different recipes based on foods we will be growing this summer… And this stuffed bell pepper recipe passed the test! Using fresh bell peppers...
