Bridging Food and
Social Impact
OUR MISSION
BCAGlobal empowers underserved individuals to become leaders in the food system through a framework of mindfulness, sustainability, social impact, and food sovereignty and help forge meaningful connections to further the vision of a healthy beloved community.
OUR VISION
A future in which all communities have equitable access to nutritious food, the knowledge to make informed health choices, and the tools to build sustainable, disease-free futures. We strive for a global food system that is inclusive, innovative, and just, where health, environmental stewardship, and economic opportunity are shared by all.
Mindful Eating for the Beloved Community - Our program work in global action
Imagine living in a tropical paradise; yet, you cannot afford fresh produce. Furthermore, consider the reality of importing 97% of your food, only to be completely cut off for weeks due to a hurricane. Indeed, these are not just hypothetical scenarios; they are the real-life food insecurity issues faced by many Americans in U.S. territories and the Caribbean.
FIVE PILLARS OF BCAGLOBAL
Our mission is to empower BIPOC individuals within the food system; furthermore, we utilize a framework rooted in mindfulness, sustainability, and social justice. Consequently, these practices allow us to forge meaningful connections. Ultimately, this work strengthens our vision of creating a truly beloved community.
Mindful Eating For the Beloved Community
Food Sovereignty & Insecurity
Nutritional Literacy
Sustainability & Food Waste
Culinary Medicine
OUR IMPACT
OUR PROGRAMS
Mindful Eating for the Beloved Community
MEBC in Public Housing
Bringing hands-on food education, cooking, and wellness programs directly to public housing communities.
Food & Farm Innovation in Puerto Rico
U.S. Virgin Islands Sustainability Project
Advancing sustainable agriculture, food education, and healthy communities through local partnerships and youth engagement.
BCAGLOBAL IN ACTION
Community Impact Testimonials
Mindful Eating for the Beloved Community – Volume II: Bridging Food and Social Impact
Mindful Eating for The Beloved Community is a transformative collection of essays that provides a thoughtful and engaging way to revolutionize how and what we eat. Topics addressed include the positive impact of family meals on physical and emotional health, the negative consequences of not knowing where or how food is produced, and the practical details of mindfulness training. Written by a diverse group of chefs, nutritionists and food activists, Mindful Eating offers pragmatic strategies to rebuild the connections between diet, culture, faith, the environment and community well-being, with a focus on the deep connection between mindful eating, social impact and sustainability. Part philosophy, part activism and part action plan, Mindful Eating is a resource toward making sustainable change in our relationship to food, the individual and society as a whole. With one seed empowered, many trees take root.
