Pictures of our Culinary crew during a very busy week. By working together we put out a whopping 430 burritos, 4 days of school lunch, and not to mention a catering gig for 70 people that included breakfast and lunch, Friday we made free lunch for 70+ members at the Village. To wrap it all up we sent out 15 meals for The Joy Bus. High five to our amazing team!!
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Cheeseburgers and potatoes 100 % beef burgers grilled to perfection, topped with American cheese, a choice of ketchup, mustard, or mayonnaise, and served with a side of potatoes and fruit medley.
The green chili shredded pork was flavorful with a hint of spice. Fluffy flour tortillas made a perfect home for the delicious pork. Our nutrition pyramid was made complete by teaming the tacos with a fresh salad, creamy homemade ranch dressing, and luscious strawberries.
The Joy Bus is a Not for Profit organization whose sole purpose is to relieve the daily struggles of homebound cancer patients with a fresh Chef Inspired meal and a friendly face. This month's meal included butternut squash prepared with brown sugar and maple syrup, penne pasta with a tomato basil sauce made in house, roasted egg plant, peppers, and onions, and juicy watermelon and grapes. Check out the Joy Bus Facebook page to learn more about their mission and to get involved!
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free lunch friday! |
Fresh toasted flat corn tortillas topped with savory shredded chicken seasoned to perfection and sprinkled with lettuce and cheese were served for Free Lunch Friday today at Civitan Foundation. The tostadas were so mouth-wateringly delicious. The only thing that could have made them better would have been Chef’s homemade salsa! |
Our culinary members of The Civitan Foundation Cook-er-y have been preparing burritos for 32 Shea since March 2015. Their hard work is now being recognized by EVB Live on Channel 12 and Heidi Goitia of CBS 5!
In case you missed it, here is the great spot by EVB Live :)
The summer in Phoenix isn't normally something Valley citizens look forward to. But a non-profit here is hoping to stir up some excitement that will encourage families to smile at the thought of it.
Civitan Foundation, a non-profit based in North Phoenix that provides services to the special-needs community, wants to help relieve the pressure that many parents feel around that time of year. By offering a free lunch program, Civitan’s desire is to minimize the worry of the scarcity of quality lunches throughout the summer.
The Free Lunch Program will be funded by a grant from the Arizona Department of Education and will be available through a partnership between Civitan and various places around the Valley that sign up to have food delivered and served there. It will be available Monday-Friday for people who are 18 years old or younger. After serving over 200 people daily last year, Civitan hopes to increase that to 300 this year and expand the number of sites that will serve the food.
Under the direction of renowned chefs, Civitan members will add weight to their skills by learning how to prepare, cook and serve food. This opportunity for the members of Civitan is not taken lightly by them and is something they can always look back on and use as a confidence boost.
According to Civitan’s head nutrition instructor, Carley Barry, every lunch that is served will feature all five food groups. She notes that by having members making such balanced food, they will be educated and serving it to the community provides a healthy benefit to everyone involved.
By taking part in the free lunch program, Civitan is giving its members a sense of purpose and providing them with employment.
“The members feel as if their contributing to something that’s bigger than them,” Barry said. “That’s really important to them.”
The program will last for a month or so and will begin in mid-summer. The exact dates and times are still being fashioned out.
Last year, Civitan served over ten-thousand meals. From pasta to hot dogs and various snacks, Civitan showed its creativity.
Sites such as community centers, Libraries and other non-profit organizations that want to partner with Civitan can sign up to serve food by contacting Carley Barry at 602-953-2944 or by email at [email protected].
Civitan Foundation, a non-profit based in North Phoenix that provides services to the special-needs community, wants to help relieve the pressure that many parents feel around that time of year. By offering a free lunch program, Civitan’s desire is to minimize the worry of the scarcity of quality lunches throughout the summer.
The Free Lunch Program will be funded by a grant from the Arizona Department of Education and will be available through a partnership between Civitan and various places around the Valley that sign up to have food delivered and served there. It will be available Monday-Friday for people who are 18 years old or younger. After serving over 200 people daily last year, Civitan hopes to increase that to 300 this year and expand the number of sites that will serve the food.
Under the direction of renowned chefs, Civitan members will add weight to their skills by learning how to prepare, cook and serve food. This opportunity for the members of Civitan is not taken lightly by them and is something they can always look back on and use as a confidence boost.
According to Civitan’s head nutrition instructor, Carley Barry, every lunch that is served will feature all five food groups. She notes that by having members making such balanced food, they will be educated and serving it to the community provides a healthy benefit to everyone involved.
By taking part in the free lunch program, Civitan is giving its members a sense of purpose and providing them with employment.
“The members feel as if their contributing to something that’s bigger than them,” Barry said. “That’s really important to them.”
The program will last for a month or so and will begin in mid-summer. The exact dates and times are still being fashioned out.
Last year, Civitan served over ten-thousand meals. From pasta to hot dogs and various snacks, Civitan showed its creativity.
Sites such as community centers, Libraries and other non-profit organizations that want to partner with Civitan can sign up to serve food by contacting Carley Barry at 602-953-2944 or by email at [email protected].
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