--- title: Feeding Westchester Blog | Food Education description: Food Education | Feeding Westchester Blog --- - [Volunteer Login](https://www.cervistech.com/acts/console.php?console_id=0169&console_type=event&ht=1#) - [Agency Resources](https://feedingwestchester.org/agency-resources/) [![Feeding Westchester Logo](https://blog.feedingwestchester.org/hs-fs/hubfs/Feeding%20Westchester%20Color%20Logo.png?width=526&height=130&name=Feeding%20Westchester%20Color%20Logo.png "Feeding Westchester Logo")](https://feedingwestchester.org) - [Find Help](https://feedingwestchester.org/find-help/) - [Why Donate](https://feedingwestchester.org/find-help/) - [Get Involved](https://feedingwestchester.org/get-involved/) - [Advocacy](https://feedingwestchester.org/get-involved/advocacy/) - [Other Ways to Help](https://feedingwestchester.org/get-involved/other-ways-to-help/) - [Volunteer](https://feedingwestchester.org/get-involved/volunteer-opportunities/) - [Our Work](https://feedingwestchester.org/our-work/) - [About Us](https://feedingwestchester.org/about-us/) - [Blog](https://feedingwestchester.org/blog/) - [Financials & Reports](https://feedingwestchester.org/about-us/financials-and-reports/) [![Donate](https://no-cache.hubspot.com/cta/default/5951788/2c14e5eb-ed91-4a8b-9f3d-d393e0a7fdcc.png)](https://cta-redirect.hubspot.com/cta/redirect/5951788/2c14e5eb-ed91-4a8b-9f3d-d393e0a7fdcc) # Feeding Westchester Blog ### Blog Categories - [Food Insecurity (16)](https://blog.feedingwestchester.org/blog/tag/food-insecurity) - [Food Education (15)](https://blog.feedingwestchester.org/blog/tag/food-education) - [Hunger (14)](https://blog.feedingwestchester.org/blog/tag/hunger) - [Food Bank (11)](https://blog.feedingwestchester.org/blog/tag/food-bank) - [Giving Back (8)](https://blog.feedingwestchester.org/blog/tag/giving-back) - [Poverty (4)](https://blog.feedingwestchester.org/blog/tag/poverty) - [Food Friday (3)](https://blog.feedingwestchester.org/blog/tag/food-friday) - [Insider (2)](https://blog.feedingwestchester.org/blog/tag/insider) [Subscribe for Updates](https://blog.feedingwestchester.org/blog/tag/food-education#subscribe) [![3 Ways Your Donation Makes an Impact in Westchester County](https://blog.feedingwestchester.org/hubfs/monetary-donations.jpg)](https://blog.feedingwestchester.org/blog/how-monetary-donations-impact-community) ### [3 Ways Your Donation Makes an Impact in Westchester County](https://blog.feedingwestchester.org/blog/how-monetary-donations-impact-community) on December 14, 2020 | By [Feeding Westchester](https://blog.feedingwestchester.org/blog/author/feeding-westchester) Feeding Westchester works hard to make a difference in our community and support our neighbors in leading healthy, happy lives. Assisting people in need has become a bigger feat during the COVID-19 pandemic because many families are facing income loss and are making difficult decisions surrounding work, caregiving, and financial responsibilities.  [Read More](https://blog.feedingwestchester.org/blog/how-monetary-donations-impact-community) [![Clean-Plate Club: 8 Yummy Meal Ideas Using Just the Basics](https://blog.feedingwestchester.org/hubfs/GettyImages-1150072566.jpg)](https://blog.feedingwestchester.org/blog/clean-plate-club-8-yummy-meal-ideas-using-just-the-basics) ### [Clean-Plate Club: 8 Yummy Meal Ideas Using Just the Basics](https://blog.feedingwestchester.org/blog/clean-plate-club-8-yummy-meal-ideas-using-just-the-basics) on October 27, 2020 | By [Feeding Westchester](https://blog.feedingwestchester.org/blog/author/feeding-westchester) Cooking healthy doesn’t need to be complicated or expensive — and once you get the hang of making your own wholesome meals, you’ll discover new favorite go-to dishes and also become more comfortable getting creative in the kitchen.  [Read More](https://blog.feedingwestchester.org/blog/clean-plate-club-8-yummy-meal-ideas-using-just-the-basics) [![5 Things You Should Know About Food Waste Recycling](https://blog.feedingwestchester.org/hubfs/Senior%20Grocery-L%20(1).jpg)](https://blog.feedingwestchester.org/blog/5-things-you-should-know-about-food-waste-recycling) ### [5 Things You Should Know About Food Waste Recycling](https://blog.feedingwestchester.org/blog/5-things-you-should-know-about-food-waste-recycling) on July 28, 2020 | By [Feeding Westchester](https://blog.feedingwestchester.org/blog/author/feeding-westchester) Food waste is a major problem around the world with serious environmental, financial and cultural implications. Perfectly good food gets lost and wasted throughout every stage of the supply chain, from farm to table. [Read More](https://blog.feedingwestchester.org/blog/5-things-you-should-know-about-food-waste-recycling) [![how-to-reduce-food-waste-at-home](https://blog.feedingwestchester.org/hubfs/blog-38-how-to-reduce-food-waste-at-home.jpg)](https://blog.feedingwestchester.org/blog/how-to-reduce-food-waste-at-home) ### [How to Reduce Food Waste at Home](https://blog.feedingwestchester.org/blog/how-to-reduce-food-waste-at-home) on May 20, 2020 | By [Feeding Westchester](https://blog.feedingwestchester.org/blog/author/feeding-westchester) Let’s face it: Food waste is a massive problem around the world. But just how much food gets tossed, and what can we do about it? Today, we’ll explore food waste in America and discuss some of the small steps that each of us can take to reduce food waste at home.  [Read More](https://blog.feedingwestchester.org/blog/how-to-reduce-food-waste-at-home) [![food-friday-easy-mexcian quinoa](https://blog.feedingwestchester.org/hubfs/blog-37-easy-mexican-quinoa.jpg)](https://blog.feedingwestchester.org/blog/food-friday-easy-mexican-quinoa) ### [Food Friday: Easy Mexican Quinoa](https://blog.feedingwestchester.org/blog/food-friday-easy-mexican-quinoa) on May 15, 2020 | By [Feeding Westchester](https://blog.feedingwestchester.org/blog/author/feeding-westchester) Welcome back to our Food Friday recipe series! This week, we’re turning our attention toward quinoa—a protein- and fiber-packed superfood. This easy Mexican quinoa recipe can be made in 30 minutes, and it’s packed with veggies and nutrients.  [Read More](https://blog.feedingwestchester.org/blog/food-friday-easy-mexican-quinoa) [![how-to-grow-your-own-fresh-produce](https://blog.feedingwestchester.org/hubfs/blog-32-how-to-grow-your-own-fresh-produce.jpg)](https://blog.feedingwestchester.org/blog/how-to-grow-your-own-fresh-produce) ### [How to Grow Your Own Fresh Produce](https://blog.feedingwestchester.org/blog/how-to-grow-your-own-fresh-produce) on April 1, 2020 | By [Feeding Westchester](https://blog.feedingwestchester.org/blog/author/feeding-westchester) In the age of thriving farm-to-table restaurant scenes and bustling farmers markets, many of us are interested in becoming more locally minded eaters. One way to take your locavore diet up a notch is to grow your own fresh produce, and Americans are catching on to the perks of gardening. In fact, research indicates that [35 percent of U.S. households](http://www.farmerfoodshare.org/farmer-foodshare/2017/6/15/gardening-boom-1-in-3-american-households-grow-food) now grow food either at home or in a community garden — a 200 percent increase in less than a decade.  [Read More](https://blog.feedingwestchester.org/blog/how-to-grow-your-own-fresh-produce) [![](https://blog.feedingwestchester.org/hubfs/blog-29-food-friday-avocado-toast.jpg)](https://blog.feedingwestchester.org/blog/food-friday-avocado-toast) ### [Food Friday: Avocado Toast](https://blog.feedingwestchester.org/blog/food-friday-avocado-toast) on March 6, 2020 | By [Feeding Westchester](https://blog.feedingwestchester.org/blog/author/feeding-westchester) Welcome back to the latest installment of our Food Friday blog series. We believe that healthy eating doesn’t have to be difficult, and with Food Friday, we feature simple recipes that are both nutritious and delicious. So far in the series, we’ve shared [eggplant tacos](https://blog.feedingwestchester.org/blog/food-friday-eggplant-tacos) and [mango salsa](https://blog.feedingwestchester.org/blog/food-friday-mango-salsa), and today, we’re sharing a new simple, healthy recipe. It’s time to make avocado toast!  [Read More](https://blog.feedingwestchester.org/blog/food-friday-avocado-toast) [![](https://blog.feedingwestchester.org/hubfs/blog-28-westchester-residents-give-back.jpg)](https://blog.feedingwestchester.org/blog/westchester-residents-give-back) ### [Westchester Residents Give Back](https://blog.feedingwestchester.org/blog/westchester-residents-give-back) on February 26, 2020 | By [Feeding Westchester](https://blog.feedingwestchester.org/blog/author/feeding-westchester) In any area that’s known for its strong sense of community, there are local residents who get involved in making it a great place to live because they care about their town. [Research shows](https://www.medicaldaily.com/random-acts-kindness-sweet-emotion-helping-others-dopamine-levels-383563) that giving back to your community not only improves the lives of others and makes that area a better place to live, but it also enhances your mood. In fact, [altruism is connected to positive physical and psychological effects](https://www.talkspace.com/blog/giving-back-mental-health-impact/) that include increased feelings of happiness, increased self-esteem, lower blood pressure, reduced incidence of depression and lower stress levels. [Read More](https://blog.feedingwestchester.org/blog/westchester-residents-give-back) [![](https://blog.feedingwestchester.org/hubfs/Blog%20Images/blog-25-food-friday-mango-salsa.jpg)](https://blog.feedingwestchester.org/blog/food-friday-mango-salsa) ### [Food Friday: Mango Salsa](https://blog.feedingwestchester.org/blog/food-friday-mango-salsa) on February 7, 2020 | By [Feeding Westchester](https://blog.feedingwestchester.org/blog/author/feeding-westchester) Welcome back to our Food Friday series, in which we post healthy, simple featured recipes on Fridays. Our first Food Friday recipe was [eggplant tacos](https://blog.feedingwestchester.org/blog/food-friday-eggplant-tacos), and today we’re sharing an easy mango salsa recipe with you.  [Read More](https://blog.feedingwestchester.org/blog/food-friday-mango-salsa) [![blog-21-food-friday-eggplant-tacos](https://blog.feedingwestchester.org/hubfs/blog-21-food-friday-eggplant-tacos.jpg)](https://blog.feedingwestchester.org/blog/food-friday-eggplant-tacos) ### [Food Friday: Eggplant Tacos](https://blog.feedingwestchester.org/blog/food-friday-eggplant-tacos) on January 10, 2020 | By [Feeding Westchester](https://blog.feedingwestchester.org/blog/author/feeding-westchester) Here at Feeding Westchester, we pride ourselves on going beyond simply providing the next meal for those in need. We also offer a variety of programs, resources, and education for a lifetime of healthier eating, and so each of our Food Friday recipes will feature healthy, nourishing ingredients and whole foods. Get your saute pan out and get ready to celebrate Taco Tuesday, because today, we’re featuring eggplant tacos.   [Read More](https://blog.feedingwestchester.org/blog/food-friday-eggplant-tacos) [Next Page](https://blog.feedingwestchester.org/blog/tag/food-education/page/2) ### Subscribe Here! ### OUR PURPOSE Driven by the belief that access to healthy food is a basic right for all people, Feeding Westchester leads hunger action programs and mobilizes the resources needed to eradicate hunger in Westchester County. Feeding Westchester is registered as a 501 (c)(3) non-profit organization. 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