Holidays have come and gone, but that winter chill still lingers. As we don boots and coats, rain and, even some snow here and there, has peppered January with its usual frigid nip. Luckily, there are plenty of seasonal vegetables that whether baked or sautéed can warm you up in no time.

Food Insecurity and its Effects in Washington, D.C.

Food insecurity is a “lack of access, at times, to enough food for an active, healthy life for all household members” (Feeding America, 2015). Food insecurity exists in every county in America, and in Washington, D.C., food-insecure areas make up about 11 percent of the total area.

ResourcesRhonda WatsonNovember 12, 2018food insecurity, washington, d.c., food, USDA

What is #GivingTuesday?

We have two days for getting deals—Black Friday and Cyber Monday. And on the Tuesday following Thanksgiving, we have #GivingTuesday, a day dedicated to giving back.

ResourcesRhonda WatsonNovember 8, 2018#givingtuesday, #giving, #donating, #volunteering

Recipes We Love

Over the last month, Roots for Life has been busy with lots several cooking demonstrations around the Washington, D.C. area.

Blog, ResourcesRhonda WatsonOctober 2, 2018Recipes, Roots for Life, vegetables

Reaping the Rewards of Fresh Veggies

Too often, and for a myriad of reasons, we rely on processed foods full of man-made chemicals that deteorite our health; so many diseases and cancers are a direct result of these processed meats, sugars and other cheap synthetic foods.

BlogRhonda WatsonSeptember 22, 2018vegetables, Roots for Life, Fruits

We Are Roots for Life, and Change is Growing

With each generation, the tendency to rely on fast, convenient and usually low-nutrition food rises.

BlogRhonda WatsonSeptember 6, 2018social movement, roots for life, food insecurity, food desert, washington, d.c., farmer, farmer's markets