From the Pantry to Your Plate

Beach Bites

Subscribe to the Beach Bites Channel on the CSULB app to be notified when FREE FOOD is available on campus! Beach Bites notifies students when food is left over from a catered event and will show you where the food is and what is being served up. Get fueled and reduce food waste with Beach Bites! GO BEACH!

Healthy Living Survey

Have thoughts on the CalFresh Healthy Living nutrition classes? Help the ASI Beach Kitchen serve our Long Beach State University (LBSU) students better when you take a few minutes to take the Healthy Living Survey! Provide us with some feedback and automatically be entered into an opportunity drawing to win prizes.

UPCOMING EVENTS

CHECK OUT RELATED EVENTS!

Looking to put your kitchen skills to the test or simply looking to try your hand in the kitchen? Well we have you covered! All students are welcome to join CalFresh Healthy Living for Spices & Seasonings in the ASI Beach Kitchen Feb. 29 from 12 to 1 p.m. Create a quick and easy meal solo or with a friend! Save your spot when you RSVP at Events & Orgs.

Expand your culinary skills and try your hand at one of Japan's signature dishes. It is time to sharpen your cooking skills! Join Sustain U in the ASI Beach Kitchen Feb. 28 from 1 to 2 p.m. as they demonstrate how to make delicious and nutritious veggie sushi! Learn the art of sushi rolling and discover new ways to enjoy sushi with a plant-based twist. Save your spot when you RSVP at Events & Orgs.

There is no better way to start the day than taking a stroll, grabbing a bite and catching up with friends at the Weekly Farmers Market. Join ASI every Tuesday from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Friendship Walk this spring semester. Clear your head between classes and support our local vendors. For more information, visit Events & Orgs.

Looking to do a closet clean out and hoping to give your clothes a second life, well we have you covered. The Laurén Chalmers '83 Beach Pantry is hosting the Career Clothing Donation Drive until March 5 and is accepting donations, Monday through Friday, from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. at a variety of locations. For more information on how and where to donate visit Events & Orgs.

Visit the Student Recreation & Wellness Center's (SRWC) Beach Balance throughout the spring semester and work one-on-one with a peer nutrition counselor to discover how you can incorporate holistic habits that work with your dietary preferences and individualized goals! Register anytime between now and May 6 to take the next step in your health journey! For more information visit csulbasi.org/calendar.

Are you ready to shine at the upcoming Career Development Center Job Fair? Look and feel your best at no cost when you discover your professional style at Career Clothing Closet Pop-Up March 5 from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. in the USU Ballrooms. From blazers to accessories, this is your go-to destination for FREE professional attire. For more information visit csulbasi.org/calendar.

For more classes, visit Events & Orgs.

PANTRY HIGHLIGHT

NATIONAL NUTRITION MONTH WITH NUTRITION 531 CLASS

In partnership with Dr. Virginia Gray, we are excited to host Nutrition 531 workshops during the month of March to highlight National Nutrition Month. National Nutrition Month was created by the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics to help make informed choices while developing healthy eating and physical habits. Here at the Laurén Chalmers '83 Beach Pantry, we would like to thank Dr. Gray, the Nutrition and Dietetics department and Calfresh Healthy Living for their role in educating and assisting our students with food insecurity at LBSU!

Go Beach!

Tomato Pasta and Steamed Vegetable Recipe

RECIPE PROVIDED BY GIOVANNA QUEVEDO

Ingredients:

1 package pasta.
1 can tomato sauce.
1 cup vegetables.
Water.
Optional Ingredients:
Seasonings to taste: salt, pepper, oregano, basil, garlic powder 1-2 cloves garlic (minced), 2 tablespoons olive oil, fresh basil leaves for garnish, grated cheese to taste.

Directions:

Cook the pasta according to the package instructions. Drain and set aside.
In a saucepan, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add minced garlic (if using) and cook for 1-2 minutes.
Pour in the canned tomato sauce and let it simmer for 5-7 minutes.
Optional: add fresh or dried seasoning to taste.
Add the cooked pasta in the tomato sauce until well coated.
Rinse vegetables. In a pan, cook vegetables in olive oil (if using) until soft.
Optional: add seasoning to taste.
Assemble plate with pasta and vegetables on the side.
Optional: Add cheese, fresh basil, and any additional preferred ingredients.
Enjoy and save any leftovers for another meal!

Spring Hours:

Monday: 10 a.m. - 2 p.m. | 5 - 7 p.m.

Tuesday: 10 a.m. - 2 p.m. | 5 - 7 p.m.

Wednesday: 10 a.m. - 2 p.m. | 5 - 7 p.m.

Thursday: 10 a.m. - 2 p.m. | 5 - 7 p.m.

Friday: 10 a.m. - 2 p.m. | 5 - 7 p.m.

Saturday: 11 a.m. - 2 p.m.

Sunday: CLOSED

Curbside pick up by appointment.

The Pantry will have modified hours Friday, March 8 from 2 to 7 p.m.

Please remember to bring your student ID and your own bag when you shop at the Pantry!

If you’re interested in hosting a food drive in association with the Laurén Chalmers '83 Beach Pantry, or putting an official drop-off location in your office, please email us at ASI-Pantry@csulb.edu.

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The Laurén Chalmers '83 Beach Pantry Insider is a bi-weekly newsletter run by ASI Communications. Email Christina Limón at Christina.Limon@csulb.edu for questions and comments regarding the Laurén Chalmers '83 Beach Pantry.