Between the peanut sauce, the crispy chicken, and the honey ginger lemon tea in the air, the dining room smelled like a Thai restaurant The pantry team meticulously set the tables, making sure every seat had its noodles, its herbs, its vegetables, and its proteins. There was a line of members outside the door eager to try Pad Thai with Lemon, the new recipe of the week.
Nourish to Flourish is one of the newest classes at the Isaacs Older Adult Center, hosted by Jennifer Estrada, the Community Resource Coordinator. Members are welcome to try a tasty new meal and learn about its origins as well as all the health benefits in the ingredients. And that’s not it. The pantry staff also raffles off prizes and gives away goodie bags at the end with all the ingredients for members to recreate the recipe at home.
Every week, the Isaacs Pantry provides food for lots of people in the community. Nourish to Flourish takes the pantry to another level by helping members use the food to make healthy and tasty meals. “That’s the point,” Jennifer said—“it’s good for you, but it’s also delicious.”
Nourish to Flourish happens on the 1st and 3rd Mondays of the month for Older Adult Center members. Check the front desk to reserve your spot. Make sure to sign up as soon as you can, because spots are limited and the food is very popular!
The food pantry at the Isaacs Center is every Wednesday from 9 AM to 10 AM on a first-come, first-serve basis. For more information, please visit our Food and Nutrition page.