Monday, March 9, 2009

New Ideas!

So just throwing out some ideas.  First idea I have been working on is the thought of a sustainable, local, and organic soup kitchen.  After reading about the health of people on a low-income budget, I feel it is our responsibility to give these people a healthy meal that is not only good for them, but for our environment too.  After finding out that low-income Americans are among the most obese and diabetic citizens, because the more nutrient and whole some foods are more money, I feel the need to feed (and educate) these people nutritious meals. I believe that we can educate these people on how to buy and prepare healthy and, perhaps, local meals on a budget.  By giving these people a chance to eat well balanced meals they will be more productive at work, happier, and won't get sick as much, reducing our costs in yearly medical bills.   This, to me, seems like a pretty simple process, but I'm sure that there are many bumps to encounter along the way.  The one issue I have with doing things like this are time.  While I have a drive to help people, I am among the working class, working up to 70 hours a week in a kitchen to support myself, so i also need your help.  I figure if we all put in a little bit of time and share our knowledge we can collectively help.   Please send me any information, ideas, or suggestions pertaining to doing something like this.  

2 comments:

  1. I wish I was closer I'd love to help. If I can think of an idea or two, I'll let you know. Good luck!

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  2. http://www.wwoof.org/ My cousin directed me towards this site when i mentioned Kat and i were going to start a Slow Food chapter at school. Thought you might find it interesting.

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