Puente continues to expand its summer youth employment programming to include HomeSlice, a partnership with Pie Ranch, that provides an opportunity for young people to learn about food systems, cooking healthy foods, and more. In addition, a story-telling project supported by the California Council for the Humanities and Pescadero community members allows youth to record their stories about their families and food. Many thanks to Debbie Harris of Pie Ranch, Sally Bachman of Photo4Change.org, and Linda Parnassus of KPDO. Funding for the Project is provided in part by San Mateo County Workforce Investment Board, TomKat Foundation, and individual donors.
08
Jul
2011
Puente partners with Echo Valley Farm for CSA boxes
Puente has partnered with Echo Valley Farm to bring community supported agriculture boxes to 15 Zumba participants. Zumba, Latin and International music mixed with a fun and effective workout system, is part of Puente’s healthy communities strategy which combines exercise and healthy food as means to reduce hypertension, obesity and diabetes.
Zumba participants receive CSA boxes
18
Jun
2011
Sunny La Honda Party for Puente
Cheryl and Detlef Matthies hosted a La Honda party to benefit Puente. More than 20 La Honda neighbors gathered to hear about Puente’s work and the news that Puente will open a La Honda office in July. Thanks to Cheryl and Detlef, and board member Carol Young-Holt, for a lovely gathering.
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- Photos by Wendy Wardwell
