Did you know that April is Earth Month, and Earth Day is April 22? Want to know what you and your school can do to help the planet? You might have read about Moraine’s commitment to sustainability in recent foodblog posts about community gardening and Meatless Mondays. (Check out those posts to learn about your… Continue reading Happy Earth Month…(sustainability, part 3)
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Do you eat pink slime?
Have you caught the recent articles like this online Tribune piece discussing “pink slime”??? What do you think? Maybe you’re reconsidering Meatless Monday??
Meatless Mondays (sustainability, pt 2)
Yesterday, did you happen to notice any vegetarian or vegan options in the cafeteria? Moraine is participating in Meatless Mondays and will be offering more veg options on Mondays. Do you know how eating less meat affects your health and your planet? *Stop by the library to check out some books and dvds like: China… Continue reading Meatless Mondays (sustainability, pt 2)
Where does your garden grow? Sustainability, pt 1
Where does your food come from? Why does it matter, and how does it affect your health, wallet, and the environment? Read about community gardening in this recent Chicago Tribune article. In future foodblog posts, find out more about how local food sources contribute to sustainability. I will share info about community… Continue reading Where does your garden grow? Sustainability, pt 1
Junk food part 1
Soda. Candy. Chips. Does this resemble your diet? Do you stop at the vending machine for lunch? Maybe you did in high school or even grade school. According to this New York Times article, new federal laws might change kids’ access to vending machines in school. Want to learn about vending machines in Illinois… Continue reading Junk food part 1
Finding Help for Hungry Students
Hunger is an issue people of all ages are facing in this tough economy – including American college students. Moraine students are responding to this need by researching food pantries on college and university campuses. Check out the links below to read about some college food pantries and to find out what other students have… Continue reading Finding Help for Hungry Students
Bill Gates on Fighting Hunger
See what Bill Gates had to say about world hunger, genetic engineering of crops, and agriculture research in this recent Huffington Post article. Upcoming foodblog posts will discuss genetic engineering and modern agricultural practices.
Feed My Starving Children
Did last week’s foodblog whet your appetite for volunteer opportunities? Next week, as a service learning class project, Moraine Valley students will pack meals for Feed My Starving Children (FMSC) which is a charity that ships donated food for malnourished children to more than 70 countries worldwide. Students will be volunteering at the Aurora FMSC… Continue reading Feed My Starving Children
FOOD
Food is making news: “Food stamp” president. Food deserts. Food trucks. Food is also a hot topic for collaboration, research, and study this year at Moraine Valley Community College. This spring, classes are discussing Food, Inc. and researching service learning projects related to food banks and food pantries and food drives. So how are food… Continue reading FOOD