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574: Jennifer Caraway on The Joy Bus Meal Program

574: Jennifer Caraway on The Joy Bus Meal Program

FromThe Urban Farm Podcast with Greg Peterson


574: Jennifer Caraway on The Joy Bus Meal Program

FromThe Urban Farm Podcast with Greg Peterson

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Length:
37 minutes
Released:
Jan 5, 2021
Format:
Podcast episode

Description

Delivering heart and hope to cancer survivors through tasty meals. In This Podcast: COVID caused a shift towards a new normal way of life with social distancing protocols and at-home confinement, yet, for cancer patients this is their everyday life. However, Jennifer Caraway became inspired to lead a movement that supports cancer patients in need after the loss of a close friend to cancer. Listen in to learn about the heartfelt story behind The Joy Bus Meal Program, what kind of meals are patients receiving, and how the program is supported by the wider community. Don’t miss an episode!visit www.urbanfarm.org/podcast Jennifer loves serving good food. Starting out as a dishwasher at the age of 14 and working absolutely every position within the front and back of the house, she opened her first restaurant at the age of 26 and later several more both in the US and in Mexico. Among her many awards she is the 2018 recipient of the Organization for Nonprofits Executives ‘Organizational Accomplishment and Innovation Award’ and a Food Network Chopped Champion. Jennifer has leveraged her deep knowledge of the food industry to establish The Joy Bus Diner, a breakfast and lunch hotspot that funds her established non-profit The Joy Bus program, which delivers gourmet meals, friendly conversation and education programs free of charge to homebound cancer patients. Visit www.urbanfarm.org/joybus for the show notes on this episode, and access to our full podcast library! Jennifer Caraway on The Joy Bus Meal Program.
Released:
Jan 5, 2021
Format:
Podcast episode

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Welcome to The Urban Farm Podcast, your partner in the Grow Your Own Food revolution! This audio only podcast features special guests like Jason Mraz, Lisa Steele, and Kari Spencer as we discuss the art and value of growing food in urban areas. We'll explore topics such as urban beekeeping and chicken farming, permaculture, successful composting, monetizing your farm, and much more! Each episode will bring you tips and tricks on how to overcome common challenges, opportunities to learn from the experience of people just like you, and plenty of resources to ensure you're informed, equipped, and empowered to participate more mindfully in your local food system... and to have a great time doing it!