One of my first memories of entering a Food bank was when I was about 4 years old. As the years went on going to a food pantry wasn’t odd for my family and me. Our grocery options weren’t great either...
Now that summer is well under our belt, it is the perfect time to take advantage of the warm weather. And what better way to do that than by learning how to grill? Grilling is a great alternative...
Published on March 1, 2022Jordan Larson, Dietetic Intern
This March, along with the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics, we'll be celebrating National Nutrition Month by featuring a “World of Flavors”. Join us and integrate a variety of nourishing foods...
February's Nutrition Education theme is Heart Health. At Beyond Hunger we focus on the importance of healthy eating and making lifestyle changes that lower one's risk factors for heart disease. Taking...
Pantries Explore Pathways to Better Nutrition JULY 8, 2021 Earlier this year, Food Outreach, a St. Louis-based provider of medically tailored food and meals, reached out to a local bakery with the...
Health-Pho Summer Shrimp Salad with Light Mandarin Dressing. By Angie Montroy of Angie's Pantry Inc. Serves: 4 Ingredients: Salad: 1 head romaine lettuce, washed and chopped 1 cucumber, seeded and cut...
Slow-Cooked Chilli Chicken Over Noodles with an Eat-Your-Greens Salsa by Jane Newton Chili (serves up to 6): Ingredients: 1 tbsp neutral cooking oil (such as canola or sunflower) 1 medium onion plus 2...
Healthy soup with collard greens, celery, carrots, northern white beans, potatoes, and ham. By Cat Nickles Side: Cat's Corny Cornbread Sweet treat: Frutti Tooti Tarts Greens And Beans Ingredients: 1lb...
Sweet summertime is finally here in Chicagoland! We've been looking forward to this time of year for months... walks at sunset, flowers in full bloom, and of course cookouts with friends and family...
In March of 2020, Tim lost his sales job in the trade show and events sector. As the COVID-19 pandemic continued and as his unemployment assistance decreased, he worried about expenses and his ability...
Supporting Wellness at Pantries (SWAP) is a stoplight nutrition ranking system designed to help promote healthy food choices at food banks and food pantries. We use this system at Beyond Hunger to...
Did you know that March is National Nutrition Month? This month, we’re going to focus on adding fiber to your meals. Dietary fiber is often overlooked but it so important for your health. Fiber adds...
