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What happens when a food pantry becomes a community hub for learning, cooking, and connection? A kitchen that does a lot more than cook Local First Arizona manages four community kitchens in Mesa, Phoenix, and Glendale, with two more under construction. Each kitchen combines food pantry services, nutrition education for kids and adults, and on-site community gardening. The goal is simple: make healthy food and cooking skills more accessible in food-insecure communities, especially for children learning early habits. And with March recognized as National Nutrition Month, the work happening in these kitchens feels especially timely, showing what nutrition education looks...

For the written story, read here >> https://www.signalsaz.com/articles/inside-arizonas-innovative-community-kitchens/

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