Events

Events for all!

GWS World Crops at Whole Foods

Groundwork Somerville will be at Whole Foods Somerville location on Oct. 24th from 4-6PM hosting a World Crops Table. Stop by and talk about how culturally relevant food plays a key part in Groundwork’s food access initiatives!

Come to the Table: Free Community Meal

The Somerville Food Security Coalition presents a shared meal for all community members, with information on Somerville’s food resources. Join us Oct. 26th, 5-7PM at Connexion (149 Broadway). Call Lisa Brukilacchio at 617-591-4433 or visit somervillefoodsecurity.org to learn more.

Food System Assessment Workgroup

Shape Up Somerville & The Somerville Food Security Coalition will hold their 2nd Food System Assessment workgroup on Oct. 24th, 12-1PM, location to be determined. Call Lisa Robinson at 617-625-6600 x4312 if you are interested in learning more.

Somerville WIC

Somerville WIC at 366 Broadway will have an informative poster about eating a “green” diet. Stop by to find out what that means and get a free local apple! For more information about WIC, contact Maria, the Director, at mbettencourt@challiance.org, 617-575-5330

Be in the know!

Somerville Public Schools will continue to feature seasonal, local veggies from their Drumlin Farms CSA in their grab & go salads and salad bars that serve Somerville’s K-12 students.

Cambridge Health Alliance (CHA) is highlighting fresh, local produce and sustainable seafood at their Cambridge and Everett Hospital cafeterias Oct. 26th during lunch hour as part of their pledge with Health Care Without Harm. At CHA Somerville Hospital, Farmer Dave’s CSA will be part of the celebration on Oct. 25th.