We believe that healthy food is a basic human right. We are taking a holistic approach to achieve real change in our community’s access to healthy food.
Rainier Valley Eats partners with Seattle Tilth, Public Health and Community Kitchens Northwest to promote more growing, sharing and cooking up of good food in the Rainier Valley We recognize that the ability to access healthy food is related to multiple issues and not just a result of low income. We recognize that food plays an important part in the cultural diversity of our community and work to
04/15/2014
One of the reasons why urban farming is booming in Seattle is Becca Fong! At both SeattleParks and now Seattle Tilth, Becca is a catalyst for urban ag. The Urban Farm Hub blog today features an interview with Becca about her thoughts on our growing future. Please give it a view! http://www.urbanfarmhub.org/2014/04/14/an-interview-with-becca-fong/
03/31/2014
So much happening!
Talk about a home-grown, community-based and totally happening South Seattle hub: The Rainier Beach Urban Farm and Wetlands has plans to increase the community growing to 20,000 lbs while educating and collaborating on this amazing property, now jointly operated by Seattle Tilth and the Friends of Rainier Beach Urban Farm and Wetland. Our blog has a video as well as pictures to update you on what's happening! http://www.urbanfarmhub.org/2014/03/31/rainier-beach-urban-farm-and-wetland-leaping-forward/
04/22/2013
Bradner Gardens - A Southeast Seattle Jewel SE Seattle’s Bradner Gardens Park is filled with interesting things to learn about and look at. There are bee hives, flowers, a basketball court, working windmill, native plants, a cozy meeting room with a gas fireplace, garden art and one of the nicest mosaic adorned public bathrooms I’ve ever vis...
04/11/2013
Joan from City Arts is one of the most creative people I have met.
City Art Farm is an amazing place.
http://www.urbanfarmhub.org/?p=1429
04/01/2013
Urban farming in the Rainier Valley is alive and well.
A String of Earthy Pearls - Urban Farms in the Rainier Valley The Rainier Valley has a long history of farming and now with the resurgence in interest in local food and access for all to healthy foods this rich bottom land is being cultivated again.
Interested in fighting hunger right in your own community? What about right in the Rainier Valley? United Way of King County needs volunteers next Saturday March 30th to talk to your neighbors and gather data about food security in King County in order to better meet the growing need.
Knowledge is power! Be a part of the solution to hunger and volunteer a few hours of your time next weekend :)
Hunger Action Week - Food Security Survey Even in King County, one in five children went hungry at some point this year. One in six adults also worried about where their next meal would come from. Y
Community Kitchen’s Northwest Community Dinner
Rainier Community Center
4600 38th Ave S, Seattle 98118
Friday, March 15, 2013
5:00 pm – 6:30 pm
Greek Menu
Tossed Greek Salad
Romaine Lettuce, Cucumbers, Tomatoes, Red Onion, Capers and
Black Olives with Minted Lemon Vinaigrette
Tabbouleh Salad
Ful Mudammas, Greek Style Lentils
Baked Greek Chicken
Yukon Potatoes with Rosemary and Garlic
Tzatziki a classic yogurt and cucumber dip
Feta Cheese Served on the Side
Hummus with Toasted Pita Bread
Fresh Sliced Fruit with Chantilly Yogurt Sauce
Or Yogurt Romanoff Sauce
Iced Tea with Mint
Iced Water with Lemon
Please come assist us with dinner preparation, service set-up or clean-up while here for dinner
Prep time starts at 2 pm on Friday, Clean-up finishes up by 7:30 pm
Swing by the Kitchen and Say Hi…
Contact Robert Hartner: [email protected] or call 206-257-5724
Guests are Invited Children are Welcomed
Donations are Gratefully Accepted
Canning classes!
March Beginner Class - Canning Connections Every first Tuesday of the month learn how to can at the Beacon Hill Garden Club. Cost is 15 dollars and class runs from 7 to 9 pm.
This sounds like a great program!!
King County Library System To enter a book: email your name, age, edible book entry title and the name of the book that inspired you to [email protected] by the deadline of March 25 (although you may also show up with your edible book!) Entry and event are free. Co-sponsored by the Shoreline-Lake Forest Park Arts Cou...
02/19/2013
Soul food dinner at RCC was delicious! http://www.rainiervalleyeats.org/?p=610
02/14/2013
Find out what's going on with RaVE - new eval report
Evaluation | Rainier Valley Eats! EvaluationWith the wonderful help of Dr. Maggie McKenna, the RaVE team is using a combination of pre and post tests and focus groups to evaluate our core programs. Here are some of the tools we are using and some of the results.Quarterly Evaluation Reports:December 2011April 2012July 2012October 20...
Hello Volunteers and Guests,
You and your family are invited to the monthly community dinner at the Rainier Community Center next Friday, the 15th from 5:30 pm – 6:30 pm. We’ll be Soul Food to celebrate Black History Month
This is a great opportunity to be part of the dinner in whatever capacity you can. Please come assist us with dinner preparation, service set-up and/ or clean-up, whatever time you can afford (1, 2, 4….. hours) while here for dinner. Prep time starts at 2 pm on Friday. Just come in the kitchen and introduce yourself! We are here to coach and promote the sharing of ideas for upcoming menus and recipes. Clean-up finishes up by 7:30 pm.
Event: Community Kitchen’s NW Dinner
Date: Friday, February 15th
Time: 5:30 pm – 6:30 pm
At: Rainier Community Center, 4600 38th Ave S, Seattle 98118
Mark your calendars and come out to join us for great food and company! Looking forward to seeing you there! Guests, Donations are welcomed……
Sincerely, Robert and Leika
Robert Hartner
Rainier Community Kitchen Leadership
214-552-0525
[email protected]
and
Leika Suzumura
Community Kitchen Program Manager
Seattle Tilth
(206) 214-8892
[email protected]