Programs

Over the past 20 years, BCAGlobal has implemented more than 100 grassroots initiatives across urban and rural communities in the U.S. and its territories. These initiatives have included sustainable agriculture training, food literacy education, equipment support for food pantries, and culinary job training for youth. In 2016, we launched a workforce development initiative with NYC Job Corps that brought Bronx youth to McEnroe Organic Farm to study agriculture, sustainability, and mindful cooking. Seventy percent of participants went on to pursue culinary careers. In 2022, we received a grant from the NIH and the Network of the National Library of Medicine to deliver a mindful eating and agriculture program in the U.S. Virgin Islands, graduating 25 students and strengthening local food systems and literacy. Most recently, we were awarded a USDA Beginning Farmers and Ranchers grant to design and implement a three-year sustainable agriculture and food waste reduction program in Puerto Rico, currently underway. Through a blend of published curricula, community events, cooking demonstrations, and immersive education, our programs have reached more than 5,000 individuals, engaging approximately 200 people annually.

I was exposed to delicious combinations of ingredients that I would not have had access to put together myself. This Mindful Eating event has inspired me to rethink my health and options. I am glad I was here today.

Mindful Eating really helped me to understand the importance of healthy Eating and how healthy food can be delicious.

This Mindful Eating Event made me understand the importance of what we put into our mouth. Healthy eating is great for your health, family and community.

Mindful Eating for the Beloved Community is so enjoyable, I would not mind continuing to eat this way.

Now I know you don’t need heavy fat to have a Mindful Meal, this makes sense to eat for lunch and during the day because it doesn’t weigh you down.

Mindful Eating is tasty and delicious; you don’t have to sacrifice taste or yourself. This is very important to know especially for communities of color.

Mindful Eating is about Better food choices for the community. Let’s Bring Health Back!

I give it an A+, Mindful Eating needs to be in the community.