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Just over two weeks ago, I had the pleasure of joining the Moveable Beasts Team and all our 2021 Ride for the Feast participants in completing a century ride on Maryland’s Eastern Shore. It was a beautiful (albeit windy) spring day. As a Community Dietitian here at Moveable Feast, it was incredibly exciting and heartwarming to meet so many of the people making a positive impact on those we serve.

In September 2020, Moveable Feast started work on a new three-year strategic plan. It seemed like a daunting task – to step back and chart a course for the future amidst a global pandemic, all while maintaining day-to-day services. Since March 2020, we had been...

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...

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...

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...

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.

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.

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.

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,...