How did you arrive at Lovin’ Spoonfuls? While attending UMass Amherst I was able to take a course called “Other Economies Are Possible” where we studied, amongst other things, solidarity economies. Within this unit we had learned about community outreach initiatives in the Greater Boston area, so when it came to write my final paper […]

“If everyone wants to gather around, we’ll get started!’ I announce in my friendliest voice, trying not to sound too excited. Nobody moves. The families that have come to my workshop at the Cambridge Family and Children’s Services Center (CFCS) huddle in the very back of the room, looking tired, stressed, and somewhat uninterested in […]

Allandale Farm is a Brookline-based farm that connects Boston to its roots through sustainable growing practices. They were our first ever farm partner, and today we rescue more than 5,000 pounds of farm fresh food from them annually. We recently chatted with Farm Co-Manager Steph Moran about her role at the farm and why food […]