BUILDING COMMUNITY AND HEALTHIER EATING HABITS

BUILDING COMMUNITY AND HEALTHIER EATING HABITS

Healing Hypertension in Black Women Through Cooking

Discover how ‘Harvesting Healthier Communities Cooking Cohorts’ are empowering women with hypertension to take control of their health and well-being in this insightful NBC Chicago spotlight.

THE CHALLENGE

To increase the demand for healthier dietary choices. Good Food is Good Medicine was created with the understanding that healthy eating plays a significant role in long-term health. That’s especially true in the underserved and underrepresented communities in Chicago that we serve.

OUR IMPACT

TESTIMONIALS

When I say this class changed my life, I mean it. I am so grateful for this experience. This experience made me feel closer to my dad and filled me up with so much love. Thank you so much!! I love y’all!! -Past Cohort Member 

NUTRITION EDUCATION

I learned so much about health and nutrition because of this class. I am so grateful because my health has been something I’ve been trying to take more seriously and this class has been so helpful.

Past Cohort Member

I actually learned so much about the gut microbiome and the impacts it has on health.

Past Cohort Member

I have changed some of my eating habits by eating more veggies and making different foods that I’ve meal-prepped.

Past Cohort Member
CULINARY SKILL DEVELOPMENT

I am proud of myself for bettering my knife skills and learning how to be more efficient when it comes to cleaning as I cook.

Past Cohort Member

I’m really proud of how much more efficient I have become in the kitchen.

Past Cohort Member

I’m proud that I was able to get a clear understanding of how to cook different fruits, veggies, and multiple salads.

Past Cohort Member
COMMUNITY BUILDING

I just really liked being included, building community, and learning new things!

Past Cohort Member

Thank you so much for creating this beautiful space. It’s not very common to find cooking spaces which also take into account social justice/food justice. Really hope to be back soon!

Past Cohort Member

I commit to continuously teaching what I can to others.

Past Cohort Member

COMMUNITY COMMITMENT

CLOSE TO HOME

We partner with local organizations to provide classes and other activities that are in our targeted communities on the South and West sides of Chicago. Working with local community based organizations to bring more programming to residents of these communities is a focus, especially as we work to increase the demand for healthier cooking and food choices.

PARTICIPANT BENEFITS

  • Nutritional insights to improve daily eating habits.

  • Hands-on skill development you can use at home.

  • Shared experience with neighbors.

COMMUNITY BENEFITS

  • Improved health awareness and habits.

  • New opportunities for local food businesses to support healthy eating.

  • Close alignment with community organization activities.

STAY CONNECTED

Follow Good Food is Good Medicine on our social channels to stay in the loop. If you have a specific inquiry for our team, please email us at gfgm@goodfoodcatalyst.org.