Last summer, Community Servings' CEO David B. Waters was invited to join the Barr Fellows Class of 2017, recognizing his leadership and impact at Community Servings and within the Greater Boston community. The Barr Foundation's Barr Fellowship celebrates exceptional leaders, invests in them and their organizations, and cultivates a network of civic leaders committed to Greater Boston.
Last month, the Barr Fellows Class of 2017 took a ten-day group trip to Rwanda. The Learning Journey is designed to immerse fellows in a collective, challenging growth experience, offering inspiration through exchanges with leaders working to improve lives in another country. While abroad, David shared his experiences with Community Servings staff through email, focusing on the food and food issues of Rwanda.
RECIPE FROM OUR NUTRITION EDUCATION CLASS: A Taste of African Heritage
In partnership with Oldways, our dietitians recently led a culinary journey through African foods in our "A Taste of African Heritage" nutrition education class. Attendees learned how to prepare spices and herbs, leafy greens, whole grains, beans, tubers, fruits, and vegetables that have sustained Africans and their descendants for generations. A popular recipe featured in class was Senegalese Sweet Potato Peanut Stew.
Are you a young professional interested in philanthropy and volunteerism? Join Community Servings' Young Leaders (CSYL) - a diverse group of passionate professionals dedicated to Community Servings' mission to feed our most vulnerable neighbors. We have several upcoming volunteer opportunities available and a social event in March!
Begin with a fabulous cocktail party at The Langham,
Boston, then travel to one of Boston's best restaurants
for an intimate dinner with wine prepared especially for
you.
Purchase a ticket.
May 13
Mother's Day - Support Meals4Moms and honor your mom while feeding a mom in need. Details coming soon!
Enjoy a variety of seasonal vegetables and fruit each week while supporting a local farm by signing up for a
Community Supported Agriculture share from Farmer Dave's. Bonus:
Farmer Dave's donates 5% of the Jamaica Plain CSA proceeds to Community Servings in the form of seasonal vegetables and fruit for our clients' meals - it's a win-win!
Spring, summer, and fall CSA shares can be picked-up at Community Servings on Tuesdays from 4PM-7PM, or from one of their other convenient pick-up locations across the city.
P.S. Community Supported Fisheries (CSF) from Cape Ann Fresh Catch are also available for pick-up at Community Servings. Get a variety of seafood throughout the year! Learn more.
To Linde Family Foundation for their $10,000 grant in support of healthy meals for our critically ill neighbors.
To Sanofi Genzyme for their $30,000 grant to help fund our nutrition program for our neighbors living critical with and chronic illnesses.
