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National Nutrition Month at Moveable Feast
March marks the start of spring and new growth, making it the perfect time to celebrate National Nutrition Month (NNM), an annual education campaign designed to help people make more informed food choices. This year’s NNM theme is “Personalize Your Plate.” Each week...
Protecting the Hearts of Moveable Feast
When we think about February, Valentine's Day often comes to mind. But February is also American Heart Month, a time to raise awareness and remind us all of the importance of heart health. Nearly one out of every three Moveable Feast clients has some form of heart...
Welcome Our New Staff Accountant
In late November, we were excited to welcome Betty Fekadu to the Moveable Feast team as our new staff accountant. Having a background working in nonprofit accounting, she brings a wealth of knowledge to Moveable Feast’s finance department. Betty spent four years...
Struggling Through the Pandemic and Cold Weather
The winter months and cold weather are upon us. This time causes many obstacles for Moveable Feast clients. Our community dietitians have talked with many clients about their struggles and try their best to help them work out solutions, provide resources, and offer encouragement.
Ryan White’s Legacy in the Fight Against AIDS
World AIDS Day takes place on December 1 each year. It’s an opportunity for people worldwide to unite in the fight against HIV, to show support for people living with HIV, and to commemorate those who have died from an AIDS-related illness.
Holiday Food Traditions of Our Nutrition Team
Family food traditions are important to many of us during the holidays, and often these traditions are incredibly unique depending on a family’s culture, location, etc. In this article, our nutrition team shares their family’s holiday food traditions, pictures, and recipes.
Gratitude is Generosity in Action
Several years ago, I started a daily practice of naming three things that I am grateful for each day. Scientists and self-help gurus were all communicating the same idea; practicing gratitude makes you a more grateful person. Gratitude especially in a year like 2020,...
Meet Rose
Rose recalls the day in February of this year when her Moveable Feast driver showed up with her first delivery of meals. “I became overwhelmed with joy,” she said. It’s been a long journey for her the past couple years, and worrying about food would no longer be a...
Holiday Care Package Drive
We are collecting the following items from now through the end of November for a Holiday Care Package Drive for our clients: Masks – both cloth and reusable Hand sanitizer Household cleaning wipes/spray Hand soap Dental Care (toothpaste, brushes, mouthwash, and floss)...
Healthy Tips and Recipes for Thanksgiving
Don’t “save” all your calories and carbs for the Thanksgiving meal
Be sure to start the day off with a good breakfast, and if your main meal is later in the day, eat a small snack or meal at midday, so that your blood sugar will remain more stable. Don’t skip meals. Skipping meals may make it harder to manage your blood sugars.