Category Archives: Food Justice

Veggie of the Week! Cucumber!

Cucumber This week at Eats! we served quick pickles, which is a simple recipe to follow. But before we get to the recipes, here are some quick facts. Cucumbers are summer vegetables that are available in the Northeast from June … Continue reading

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We’re doing big things! GTC Eats!

We’re four weeks into our GTC Eats! program and there are exciting things happening! Here’s a picture of last week’s share box: You can expect to see the same type of veggie each week depending on where we are in … Continue reading

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GTC Annual Plant Sale + Gardener’s Gathering: May 11th 9-1pm

 Gardening The Community’s Annual Spring Plant Sale!   Dear GTC Friends,  GTC is proud to announce our Annual Spring Plant Sale! When: Saturday, May 11 9am-1pm Where: 256 Hancock St. Garden Please join us in our annual Spring Plant Sale Event, happening … Continue reading

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Racial Healing through Food Justice

In any setting the first step to healing is knowledge. It was few years back when I actually heard racism defined as a social construct. It was at this time that I was introduced to the idea that “race” did … Continue reading

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