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CULINARY TREND
Create dishes that explore
ethnic flavor profiles to surprise
and delight diverse clients.
(and all WSC in-person
programming) had to be
suspended on March 16, 2020
related to the COVID-19
pandemic.
Finally, on October 1, 2020,
after strategic planning and
coordination, curbside pick-up
and delivery options permitted
the piloting of one weekly
culturally-responsive meal
from the vegan Vietnamese
recipes. Orders for these meals
averaged 30-40 per week,
with the demand increasing as
winter transitioned to spring,
and the weather posed fewer
logistical challenges. With
its successful launch and
subsequent adjustments, the
program introduced a second
weekly offering (the Middle
Eastern Iraqi recipes) in
March 2021, and has plans for
EF
a return to the full three meal
distribution later this year.
Overall, individual feedback
has been extremely positive.
Community members are
appreciative of the familiar,
nourishing food and the
opportunity to interact with
others during pick-up or
delivery.
Brandi Manca's comments
encapsulate sentiments
expressed by many: " The
seniors really enjoy (even) the
short interaction they have
with us on meal days and meal
participation keeps increasing,
an indication they like the
food too. "
Additionally, Yung Phan
praises the inclusivity of the
program and cites its appeal
to the targeted ethnic groups
and the general public.
" This program brings people
together to celebrate one of
the most common (and basic)
things in life-food! "
With integration,
collaboration, and
engagement, any program
can break barriers, increase
participation, and contribute
to a more food secure and
nourished community. E
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Table of Contents for the Digital Edition of May June 2021
Metabolism-Boosting Meals
Breaking Barriers: Culturally-Responsive Congregate Meals
Ethics: Let's Do it Right
Meet Your Incoming 2021-2022 Officers and Directors
Culinary Connection: Discovering Fermented Foods
Nutrition Connection: Nutrition & Brain Health: An In-Depth Look at Alzheimer's, Depression, and Anxiety
Culinary Connection: The Importance of Umami in Healthy Aging
Connect Corner
My Recipe for Success
Top 10 Ways to Use Chickpeas
Join Us at ACE
Message From the Chair
What CDM, CFPP Means to Me
CDM, CFPP Spotlights
May June 2021 - Cover1
May June 2021 - Cover2
May June 2021 - 1
May June 2021 - 2
May June 2021 - 3
May June 2021 - 4
May June 2021 - Connect Corner
May June 2021 - My Recipe for Success
May June 2021 - Top 10 Ways to Use Chickpeas
May June 2021 - 8
May June 2021 - Join Us at ACE
May June 2021 - Culinary Connection: Discovering Fermented Foods
May June 2021 - 11
May June 2021 - 12
May June 2021 - 13
May June 2021 - Nutrition Connection: Nutrition & Brain Health: An In-Depth Look at Alzheimer's, Depression, and Anxiety
May June 2021 - 15
May June 2021 - 16
May June 2021 - 17
May June 2021 - 18
May June 2021 - 19
May June 2021 - 20
May June 2021 - 21
May June 2021 - Culinary Connection: The Importance of Umami in Healthy Aging
May June 2021 - 23
May June 2021 - 24
May June 2021 - 25
May June 2021 - 26
May June 2021 - 27
May June 2021 - Metabolism-Boosting Meals
May June 2021 - 29
May June 2021 - 30
May June 2021 - 31
May June 2021 - Breaking Barriers: Culturally-Responsive Congregate Meals
May June 2021 - 33
May June 2021 - 34
May June 2021 - 35
May June 2021 - Ethics: Let's Do it Right
May June 2021 - 37
May June 2021 - 38
May June 2021 - 39
May June 2021 - Message From the Chair
May June 2021 - 41
May June 2021 - 42
May June 2021 - What CDM, CFPP Means to Me
May June 2021 - Meet Your Incoming 2021-2022 Officers and Directors
May June 2021 - 45
May June 2021 - 46
May June 2021 - CDM, CFPP Spotlights
May June 2021 - 48
May June 2021 - Cover3
May June 2021 - Cover4
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