Innovations Community Center

One of ICC's highlights this year has been the continued growth and evolution of our Nutrition Group. Following the departure of our former facilitators from Catholic Charities in June, we were able to continue offering the group and build on what had already been established two years ago.

Since then, the group has expanded into a bilingual offering, with a Senior Leader co-facilitating alongside a staff member, Rey. We've also seen an increase in participation and introduced a rotating format of topics and activities. Participants have responded enthusiastically to this new approach, which incorporates four areas:

  • Nutrition Education: Learning about nutrition, healthy eating, and food choices.

  • Food Demonstrations & Harvesting: Hands-on food preparation and harvesting activities.

  • Topics & Discussion: Exploring different nutrition-related topics and sharing experiences.

  • Body Connection: Building awareness of how food, nutrition, and our bodies are connected.

We're especially proud that the group has not only continued through a transition but has grown into a more inclusive, interactive, and participant-driven space for learning and connection.

Lauren McNerney