Tag Archives: Food Forward
News from Vermont: Our Youngest Residents Learn and Thrive
At Vermont Family Apartments in Los Angeles, CA, computer assistance and tutoring is offered in the computer room three times a month for residents who need help with resumes, homework, job applications, and web browsing. The Garden Club meets twice … Continue reading
News from Metro Chinatown: Birthdays + Wearable Art + Fresh & Free Produce
At the monthly birthday celebration at The Metro at Chinatown Senior Lofts in Los Angeles, CA, EngAGE and WSH Management provided delicious food, light refreshment, and birthday cake. Gift cards supplied by EngAGE were raffled off to lucky winners. During … Continue reading
News from Metro Compton: Food Forward, Gardening, & Tech Assistance
Residents at The Metro at Compton Senior Apartments are grateful for the monthly Food Forward program. Food Forward staff and volunteers rescue over 375,000 pounds of surplus produce each week from fruit trees, farmers markets and the Los Angeles Wholesale Produce Market. … Continue reading
News from Metro @ Compton: Food Forward + Gardening
An important component in EngAGE programming focuses on wellness, and eating healthy food is central to staying well. Many older people in our communities don’t have the financial resources to ensure a healthy diet, so EngAGE provides solutions. Two of … Continue reading
News from Our Communities: Food Forward
Residents of The Metro at Compton Senior Apartments in Compton, CA, and The Metro at Chintown Lofts in Los Angeles, CA, are grateful for the Food Forward Program which provide fresh produce on a monthly basis. Food Forward staff and volunteers rescue … Continue reading
News from Metro Compton: Healthy Eating
Eligible residents at the Metro at Compton Senior Apartments in Compton, CA, are grateful for the Food Forward program which has partnered with EngAGE to deliver fresh produce on a monthly basis. Food Forward staff and volunteers rescue 300,000 pounds of surplus … Continue reading