Ring in 2022 with a Lucky New Year’s Meal
Looking for a healthy, fun meal to ring in 2022? Try our Healthy School Food’s Jazzy Black-Eyed Peas and Braised Collard Greens! Stemming from a long-held southern tradition, millions of […]
Meet the Hunger Fighters: Aliyah N.
Aliyah N. poses for a portrait at the National Harbor. Aliyah is now working full time for her own catering business, “Takes Thyme Catering”. Aliyah N. first realized her culinary […]
Class 126 Graduation: The Power of a Positive Example
Students from Class 126 watch a presentation about their time in the CJT program at graduation on Friday, December 8, 2021. On the first Friday in December, 12 impressive, tenacious […]
Meet the Hunger Fighters: Mike H.
Mike H. poses for a portrait at one of the PLNT Burger locations he manages. On a typical day Mike H. can be found bouncing between the two PLNT Burger […]
Photos: CJT Class 126 Cheers on the Washington Wizards
CJT Class 126 enters the Washington Wizards arena before a game on Monday, November 22, 2021. “We will cook for you! Hire us to cook for you!” That’s what the […]
Photos: Swapping Chef Jackets for Blazers at Suited for Change
Chef Mimi helps Ivy of CJT Class 126 adjust her suit and tie while at a Suited for Change fitting on Friday, November 12, 2021. The women of CJT Class […]
Reasons for Hope
DC Central Kitchen’s Community Development and Partnerships team engages with Ward 6 neighbors at Garden Fest on Thursday, October 7, 2021. These days we could all use a little more […]
Photos: A Taste of Colombian Cooking
CJT Class 126 celebrated Heritage Day yesterday, Thursday October 28, with a visit from Guest Chef, Andrés-Julian Zuluaga of Blend 111 restaurant. Class 126 is sponsored by the J. Willard […]
A WIC Win: Good Returns and Healthy Corners
The Healthy Corners Team chats with Bellevue residents outside of Elmira Market at a community event on Wednesday, October 13, 2021. Elmira Market is one of the Healthy Corners partner […]
Federal Policy & Fruit Salad: 10 Years of Fighting For Food Justice Through Healthy Corner Stores
Food insecurity did not simply become a crisis during the COVID-19 pandemic – it already was one for 35 million Americans — but it did become far more visible. In […]