Archive for ‘food’
Friday, May 17th, 2013
Social Venture Partners invites you to the Social Innovation Series, with monthly conversations about positive change in Cleveland and a showcase of innovative solutions to problems are community faces.
This month, Urban Farming: How growing fresh food can transform a neighborhood and a city in a changing landscape.
Tuesday, June 4, 2013
Speakers Keymah Durden, III, one of three co-founders of Rid-All Green Partnership, and Angela Park, founder/executive director of Diversity Matters in Vermont.
6:30 p.m. – networking, appetizers, wine and soft drinks
7:00 p.m. – 8:30 p.m. – Panel and discussion
This event is free. Click here to register.
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Friday, May 17th, 2013
POSITION TITLE: MOBILE MARKET YOUTH ASSISTANT
SUMMARY DESCRIPTION:
Opportunities are available with the Bridgeport Mobile Market, a produce truck on wheels that travels to stops throughout Cleveland’s east side. Volunteers are needed to assist with the daily operations of the market, including loading the market truck and assist with sales.
The mobile market assistant will help the operator with loading or unloading produce onto the truck. He or she must be willing to work at a fast pace, while maintaining the integrity of the sales presentation.
The mobile market assistant will assist customers with produce questions in regards to quality and preparation as well as help make selections and assist the elderly and disabled. This position may entail standing and withstanding cold for long hours, and interacting with the community. This person should be outgoing and like talking to people, with the ability to sell, speak clearly and articulately.
This is an entry level position designed for those who are entering the workforce to learn and develop skills in business and sales that will prepare them for their future careers.
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS:
- Willing to crouch, kneel or crawl to retrieve produce items
- Ability to lift 50 pounds
- Basic knowledge of produce or willingness to learn
- Enjoy interacting with people
- Punctuality is a must
- Tolerance of the cold
HOW TO APPLY
Submit your resume via email only to: Sherita Mullins, SMullins@bbcdevelopment.org. Please feel free to call with questions at (216) 341-1455
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Friday, May 17th, 2013
Ready to make a difference in your community? Join us Saturday May 18, from 10am to 2pm to install backyard gardens.
No green thumb?
No problem! We are transporting mobile gardens in a bag and planting seedlings and seeds. There will be knowledgeable staff on hand. Gardens will be in the Central and Kinsman neighborhoods.
Lunch is provided. Also, there is the opportunity to get Free Tribe tickets!
Posted in Central, Central neighborhood, Cleveland Central, Cleveland Inner-City Greening Initiative, food, free, fun, gardening, green, health, volunteer, volunteerism | No Comments »
Friday, May 17th, 2013
Youth Chef Classes, ages 7-12
Tuesdays 5/14/13— 6/4/13
4:00 pm—5:30 pm
7201 Kinsman Rd. Suite 103B
Have fun learning about nutrition and snacks with Ms. Sharon Glaspie, and Building Healthy Communities during this free class.
Learn about youth nutrition education.
- Find out how fun cooking can be!
- Discover healthy and tasty meals
- Try taste new treats
- Cook after school snacks
Contact: Sherita Mullins
Phone: 216-371-1455
Tags: Cooking, Cooking Class, free class, health, nutrition, youth
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Wednesday, May 8th, 2013
Volunteer with us Saturday, May 18 to deliver backyard gardens to 50 families in Cleveland’s Central & Kinsman neighborhoods.
- Deliver raised garden beds, vegetable seedlings, recipe and care books, and watering cans to participating families.
- Help the families set up the gardens and plant the vegetable seedlings.
- Train each household on how to maintain their new gardens.
Volunteering will take place Saturday, May 18 from 10am to 2pm, and we will meet at Bridgeport Place, 7201 Kinsman Rd.
Please bring work gloves.
Refreshments will be provided.
For more information or to RSVP, please contact Zenobia Lane at 216-341-1455, or zlane@bbcdevelopment.org
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Thursday, April 25th, 2013
Whether it comes from a carton, a glass jar, or a plastic jug, cow’s milk is generally what most people are used to drinking. Did you know there are different kinds of milk? So, with so many different kinds of milk in grocery stores how do we know which ones to choose?
- Soy Milk – Made from an extract of soy beans and is typically mixed with water and a natural sweetener.
- Rice Milk – Made from a mixture of partially milled rice and water.
- Organic Milk – Comes from cows that have been fed organic feed, roam freely, or graze on pesticide free grass.
- Raw Milk – Comes from cows but is not pasteurized.
Cow’s milk is generally pasteurized but some people believe that you should try raw cow’s milk to ensure you are getting as many nutrients as possible. Pasteurization is the process that kills all of the harmful bacteria in raw milk by heating it to a specific temperature for a specific amount of time. Pasteurization was developed by Louis Pasteur in 1864, as a means of killing organisms responsible for diseases like typhoid fever, tuberculosis, and diphtheria.
Cow’s milk that has been pasteurized offers 9 essential nutrients such as:
- Calcium
- Protein
- Potassium
- Phosphorus
- Vitamin D
- Vitamin B12
- Vitamin A
- Riboflavin (B2)
- Niacin
What if you’re a vegan or your poor tummy can’t digest cow’s milk? There are a a lot of different choices. We suggest trying rice milk or soy milk.
Soy milk is dairy-free and made from an extract of soy beans. It is typically mixed with water and a natural sweetener so it tastes and looks similar cow’s milk. Soy milk often has calcium and vitamin D added to it to increase its nutritional value.
Rice milk is also dairy-freeand is made from a mixture of partially milled rice and water. It often has vitamin A, vitamin D, B vitamins, calcium and iron added to enhance its nutritional benefits.
No matter what you choose,it is important to keep a balanced diet. To get the full benefits of cow’s milk and these nine essential nutrients, the USDA recommends adults and children to consume two to three servings of milk (or cheese or yogurt) each day. A serving size is 1 cup of milk or yogurt, 1.5 ounces of natural cheese or 2 ounces of processed cheese.
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Tags: choices, health, healthy, milk, organic, raw, raw milk, rice, rice milk, soy, soy milk
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Tuesday, April 16th, 2013
Come out for two different courses offered through Cleveland Municipal School District. Attend one session or both.
Urban Farming and Serving it at the Table
Learn about urban farming in the city of Cleveland and how to prepare healthy and nutritious meals for your family. Visit Rid-All Green Partnership and participate in hands-on training to develop skills in gardening, composting and holistic living. Learn about locally grown fruits and vegetables and prepare a seasonal recipe.
Saturdays, April 20 & May 4
9a.m. – 1 p.m.
Fresh Food Family
Learn storage tips and where to purchase fresh food on a low budget. Receive a guide to local community gardens, market gardens, and farmer’s markets. Prepare a recipe using local foods and receive a bad of fresh fruit and vegetables from Garden Boyz Central neighborhood urban garden.
Thursdays, April 18 & 25
6 – 8 p.m.
To Register: Call BBC @ 216-341-1455 or on-line CMSD
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Thursday, April 11th, 2013
Position Summary
The purpose of the Bridgeport Market is to provide fresh food access to residents in the Ward 5 community and surrounding neighborhoods. The Bridgeport Mobile Market Operator will assist in all the daily functions of the Mobile Market. The operator will pick-up and receive deliveries of produce from vendors, stock shelves, drive truck to assigned destinations, promote sales, operate cash register, manage inventory, quality control, and clean as needed. Operator will contribute to increasing sales and creating positive image for the market. Strong interpersonal skills and positive attitude are a must. Candidate must have a well-developed sales ability in order to increase sales. Candidate must have entrepreneurial spirit.
Position requirements
- Must have basic math skills for handling cash transactions and counting inventory.
- Self-motivated with strong leadership skills
- Excellent communication skills
- Proven sales ability
- Ability to work with minimal direction
- Be able to work flexible shifts
- Valid OH driver’s license
- Committed to the mission of the Bridgeport Market
- Able to work in cool environment for long durations
Physical requirements
- Bending
- Carrying Up to 50 pounds
- Pulling
- Standing
To Apply
Interested applicants must forward a cover letter and resume to Burten, Bell, Carr Development, Inc., 7201 Kinsman Road, Suite 104, Cleveland, OH 44104, email to smullins@bbcdevelopment.org, or fax to 216.341.1455
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Thursday, April 11th, 2013
Preparing healthy meals is difficult, but we are offering a course to make it easier. Learn how to make delicious, simple, healthy dishes in no time! Classes will include planning meals, basic cooking and cutting skills taught by Vel Scott. You will discover vegan and vegetarian cooking can be delicious and filling, taught by Divinity Catering. Graduates will receive basic cooking tools and nutrition tool kits, take a shopping trip, and tour an Urban farm.
Come be part of a supportive community cooking team!
For more information and to enroll, contact Kim 216-961-4646 x 104
Classes are FREE, but Adult only! Space is limited.
Classes are held at CornUcopia Place on Saturdays June 8, 2013-August 3, 2013
This project is in collaboration with Environmental Health Watch, HEAL Buckeye Initiative and Burten, Bell, Carr Development, Inc. funded by the Baldwin Foundation and Saint Luke’s Foundation
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Tuesday, April 9th, 2013
There are so many food options available, with marketing tactics that mislead the consumer to thinking they have made a healthy choice. Even the choices for whole produce can be confusing. Who even knew there were some many choices for a standard apple? Restore the Village is here to help clarify these questions.
Join Ericka L. Abrams, Founder & CEO of Restore the Village, sponsored by Union Miles Development Corp. at the Earle B. Turner Recreation Center to learn about the importance of eating organic, local & non-GMO foods.Saturday, April 27, 2013 from 1:00 – 2:00 pmLight refreshments will be provided.www.restorethevillage.org
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