Posts Tagged ‘food’
Urban farmers in Richmond are helping in the fight against food insecurity
Farmers prepare the fields for winter in a lot neighboring the industrial metropolis of Richmond, Calif. They harvest the last of the tomatoes and basil and plant broccoli and brussels sprouts. Demand for food has never been higher, but thanks to groups such as Urban Tilth, people in Richmond are continuing to get fresh produce. …
Read MoreReviewers salivate over Salvadoran cuisine
Explore the culture and meaning behind pupusas, a native food of El Salvador.
Read MoreA Taste of Mongolia for Richmond Residents
Located on San Pablo Avenue, is EurAsia, a restaurant in Richmond that provides residents with the rare opportunity to enjoy authentic Mongolian cuisine.
Read MoreFood benefits for Richmond’s hungry remain underused
September is Hunger Action Month, but some food benefits are going unused.
Read MoreAround the Way: I want more moles
Los Moles and beer garden, a new restaurant in Contra Costa County, serves unique homestyle Mexican foods for the local. True to its name, the restaurant specializes in eight types of moles made of natural organic ingredients.
Read MoreAround the Way: Richmond youth living the green life at AdamsCrest Farm
AdamsCrest Farm gives Richmond residents, like Diana Leal, an opportunity to learn and farm in their community.
Read MoreRichmond farms such as AdamsCrest provide nourishment for bodies and minds
Urban Tilth has created a new source of affordable, fresh, and local food for Richmond residents through its CSA box program. While the food helps improve physical wellbeing, the act of growing it promotes emotional wellbeing, according to Urban Tilth employees.
Read MoreUrban Tilth launches new farm in North Richmond
When local nonprofit Urban Tilth broke ground at its new farm in North Richmond on Saturday, it signaled the beginning of something new—and a chance for the community to reconcile with its past, said executive director Doria Robinson.
Read MoreStudy reveals reasons behind Richmond food desert
Richmond mayor’s office staff and a team of 15 high-school volunteers carried out the city’s first “food census”—a survey of the items on offer at Richmond’s supermarket, grocery and convenience stores.
Read MoreBay Area Rescue Mission helps local people get back on their feet
The Bay Area Rescue Mission team reflects on the achievements of its recent graduates and provides a readers with a look at the services it has to offer.
Read MoreFirst Annual Food Day event in Richmond promotes healthy diets
Food Day is a new national initiative created by the Center for Science in the Public Interest. It’s dedicated to teaching Americans to eat healthier foods and educating them about health issues that are preventable by eating well.
Read MoreMeeting of the Minds aims to design more livable cities
Last week’s Meeting of the Minds Conference at the Craneway Pavilion brought together social entrepreneurs, politicians and innovation strategists to help Richmond and other cities design more efficient, livable urban environments. Here are four audio interviews of individuals at the forefront of these efforts:
Read MoreConference highlights innovative approaches for sustainable city
Over a two-day period, conference participants presented projects ranging from the rehabilitation of public parks and arts education to sustainable energy and transportation initiatives. A number of local projects demonstrated how Richmond is being transformed through investment and creative redevelopment.
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