Posts tagged Snap
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The Wharf closure highlights the complexities of social distancing and shame culture
Against the backdrop of a pandemic, pictures and videos of crowds at DC’s Maine Avenue Fish Market, commonly known as the Wharf, circulated over the weekend. On the surface, it was painfully obvious social distancing guidelines were not met. However, it is important to understand that the complexities of life that existed before this pandemic for some of our neighbors have grown more complex in the midst of the novel coronavirus outbreak. Keep reading…
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Chef Herb cooks up a healthier future for DC children
Children like Chef Herb for his engaging food demonstrations and visually appealing creations. Adults like Chef Herb because his lessons encourage children to eat more fresh fruits and vegetables, all with the hope of reducing obesity, hypertension, diabetes, and other associated ailments. Chef Herb, whose real name is Herb Holden, works in the SNAP-Ed program, part of the… Keep reading…