Bring a large pot of water to a boil. When water boils, add in pasta and cook according to directions on package. When the pasta is done, drain in a colander.

Heat the oil in a second pot or pan, and add the chopped carrot and onion. Cook for 5 to 7 minutes, stirring occasionally. Next, add the asparagus or green beans, bell pepper, tomato, salt and pepper. Cook until vegetables are tender, about 5 minutes. Other spices can be added if you have them at home, such as ½ teaspoon garlic powder, dried parsley, or dried basil. Mix them into the vegetables while they cook.

Add the cooked vegetables into the pot with the drained pasta. Mix in the vinegar/lemon juice. Sprinkle in the cheese and enjoy!

Recipe by Blake Roberts

The program promises to “take a first-hand look at the crisis of childhood hunger in America through the eyes of the parents, children, activists, educators and politicians on the frontlines of the battle.”

It will be really interesting to see how this issue—that we at Food For Free spend a lot of time thinking about—will be represented.

Hunger Hits Home premiers April 14 at 8pm on the Food Network.

Beginning last November, recipients started receiving a healthy recipe along with their monthly delivery, featuring one of the items from the box.

Home Delivery Driver Simon has been picking one item to highlight from the box each month, focusing on items that may not be familiar to everyone, such as collard greens and turnips.

We try to pick recipes that are healthy and easy to prepare, especially because movements such as chopping or peeling can be difficult for some of our clients. Our goal is to provide simple ways to prepare unknown foods, increasing the chance that recipients will cook and eat a wider range of fruits and vegetables. This can lead not only to healthier diets, but to less wasted food, as well.

—Blake Roberts

Interested in volunteering at Field of Greens? You can reach Sally at fieldofgreens@foodforfree.org

For the second year in a row, Food For Free has received an All Star Award from Constant Contact®, the email marketing company of more than 1.5 million small organizations worldwide. Each year, Constant Contact recognizes a select group of their customers with the All Star Award for their exemplary marketing results. Food For Free’s results ranked among the top 10% of Constant Contact’s customer base.

To Food For Free, the importance of this award is that it means we are using this particular resource—our Constant Contact service—well. As an organization that prides itself on stewardship and efficiency, this award simply means that we are using a particular tool to the best of our ability, and that feels good.

The Feinstein Foundation is a Cranston, Rhode Island-based foundation created by philanthropist Alan Shawn Feinstein. More information on Mr. Feinstein is available here.

The Feinstein Challenge, now in its 15th year, is a national fundraising challenge to fight hunger. The Feinstein Foundation offers $1 million to be divided proportionately (according to funds raised) among all of the participating agencies. Donations made in response to the Challenge to participating agencies—including Food For Free—between March 1 and April 30 qualify for additional funds from the Feinstein Foundation.

According to the Feinstein Foundation’s press release about the Challenge “Feinstein’s past annual spring $1 million challenges to fight hunger have raised over $1.25 Billion for over 2000 agencies and houses of worship nationwide helping the needy.”

Food For Free is proud to be part of the Feinstein Foundation’s campaign to end hunger.

You can make a donation to Food For Free by clicking here or by mailing a check to:
Food For Free
11 Inman Street
Cambridge MA 02139

To apply please send your resume and cover letter FoodForFreeEDSearch@gmail.com. Your cover letter should describe your interest and qualifications, your salary requirements, and where you learned of the position. Documents should be in either Word or PDF format and applications that do not include a cover letter will not be considered.

Food For Free Committee, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer.

Executive Director Position

The Executive Director is responsible for the overall leadership, administration and management of the organization, working with a small staff, financial consultants, and the board of directors, to ensure that the mission and objectives of the organization are fulfilled. The Executive Director works collaboratively with the Board of Directors to develop fundraising efforts, policy and provide appropriate oversight of supporting staff and day-to-day operations. Current staff includes a part-time development director focused on raising money to fund the $400,000 annual budget and promoting the important work of the organization, an operations manager, the drivers and assistants who collect and deliver food, and a farm manager who oversees a seasonal organic farming operation. The Executive Director also represents the Committee at public functions and hearings, in the media, serving as the face of Food For Free, and as an advocate in the ongoing fight against hunger.

A full job description is available here.

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Join us for a kick-off party
February 2, 2012
5-8 p.m.

190 Concord Avenue
Cambridge, Massachusetts
617-354-5700

Catering by chef Robert Harris of Season to Taste Catering.