Our Mission is to empower BIPOC individuals in the food system, including the food service industry, through a framework of mindfulness, sustainability, social justice, and food sovereignty and help forge meaningful connections to further our vision of a beloved community.

Mindful Eating for the Beloved Community, also known as MEBC, is a national platform to promote awareness and inspire dialogue about the past and present..

Our President, Chef Alex Askew, travels all around the globe to teach communities about mindful eating, eliminating food insecurity and hunger and Nutritional wellness.

Explore our social justice blog, highlighting environmental advocacy and food justice from industry experts, community leaders, and other influential voices.

OUR SPONSORS

CREATING AN EVENT AROUND BUILDING COMMUNITY AND WELL-BEING IS PRICELESS."

-LORETTA E.

"I GAINED A CLEARER UNDERSTANDING OF FOOD SECURITY AND WHY IT IS IMPORTANT FOR COMMUNITY WELLNESS"

-FAYSHIA

"THE PROGRAM HAS HELPED MY 4-H TEEN STUDENTS UNDERSTAND THE IMPORTANCE OF FOOD AND NUTRITIONAL LITERACY."

-DAWN-MARIE

"THIS EVENT HELPED ME UNDERSTAND THE IMPORTANCE OF BETTER, HEALTHY COOKING FOR MY FAMILY."

J. ROSANET

"I NOW KNOW I CAN EAT HEALTHY AND ENJOY GREAT TASTES AT THE SAME TIME”

E. SANTIAGO

"I LEARNED HOW CULTURE AND HISTORY CAN AFFECT FOOD INSECURITY IN DIFFERENT COMMUNITIES AND BY BRINGING AWARENESS TO THESE ISSUES WE CAN IMPLEMENT A CHANGE."

-SAUDI

"MEBC IS IMPORTANT BECAUSE IT SERVES AS BOTH A RESOURCE AND A MOVEMENT OFFERING A CULTURALLY RELEVANT FRAMEWORK THAT IS INCLUSIVE OF A FULL COURSE MEAL CONSISTING OF FOOD EQUITY, COMPASSION, AND SOCIAL ACTION. ALL ARE WELCOME TO DINE."

-KIM