Heather Hymes

Heather is a VISTA and works as the Volunteer Coordinator for the Allen Neighborhood Center. She is also working with Hollie on ANC's Farmers Market and Food/Nutrition programs. Please contact Heather if you are interested in volunteering for any of our programs.

Community Soup This Thursday

Grab a friend and join us for Community Soup this Thursday, February 18th from 5:30-7:30pm.
This month our theme is Beans-n-Greens. We will be making the following dishes:

Black Bean Burgers

Vegetable Pizza,

Chocolate Chip-Oatmeal Bean Cookies,

Spicy Pasta, Bean and Sausage Soup

Skillet Gnocchi with Chard and White Beans

Banana Strawberry Green Smoothie

Community Soup will take place at the Unity Spiritual [...]

2010 Eastside Food Forum Summary Report

Twenty-seven people were present for the Eastside Food Forum held on January 20, 2010 at the Foster Community Center.
Through a facilitated process, the full group reviewed current food system assets throughout the Eastside.  Five small groups then formed to hold deeper conversations discussing which assets can be enhanced, what is weak or missing, and what [...]

Newsletter Distribution Volunteers Needed!

The Allen Neighborhood Center is in need of Newsletter Volunteers this week to help distribute the Eastside Neighbor. If you are able to volunteer an hour or two of your time, it would be most appreciated. Please contact Heather (heatherh@allenneighborhoodcenter.org) with with date and time (within normal business hours 9-5:30) that you are available to help.

Don’t miss the last “winter” Allen Street Farmers Market!

Allen Street Farmers Market
in the Hunter Park Garden House!!!
1400 Kalamazoo Street

Turn south on Clifford from Kalamazoo  St.
Parking on street, in small lot next to park, or in lot at end of Clifford.

Wednesday, December 16th, 2009
3:30 – 6:30pm
Buy Local; Eat Well
Superb foods on the Eastside, ready for your table!
Wes Clark of Sugarbush will join us – his maple syrup is fantastic!
Millers will be bringing apples, potatoes, [...]

Join Us For Our Winter Market!

Mark your calendars for two more markets!
Allen Street Farmers Market
in the Hunter Park Garden House!!!
1400 Kalamazoo St.
Turn south on Clifford from Kalamazoo St. Parking on street, in small lot next to park, or at lot at end of Clifford.
Wednesday, December 9th, 2009
Wednesday, December 15th, 2009
3:30 – 6:30pm

Buy Local; Eat Well
Superb foods on the Eastside, [...]