Community Dinner with Food as Medicine (First Seating)

Around our kitchen table, we often talk about Food as Medicine (FAM) - one of our free community programs that is close to our heart. This powerful program combines nutrition education with cooking skills, giving Medi-Cal members the confidence to manage their health through food. Participants receive bi-weekly grocery deliveries, join online cooking and nutrition classes, and build lasting communities with peers and medical professionals. This unique program is transforming lives across the Bay Area - one meal at a time!

This edition of Community Dinner, produced in collaboration with our FAM team, also celebrates Empty Bowls, a community tradition that pairs food and art to raise awareness of food insecurity. Thanks to our partners at Clay By the Bay, each guest will enjoy their meal in a handcrafted ceramic bowl made by a local potter and the bowl is yours to take home. We hope it serves as a reminder of the many bowls we strive to fill every day!

At this dinner, you’ll experience menu items that are variations of recipes that FAM participants cook together in class. These delicious and culturally informed crowd pleasers keep us coming back for more, all while keeping our blood sugar balanced and our hearts healthy. 

Note: This is a seated dinner with no hands-on instruction. First Seating takes place from 6-7 pm, with a Second seating available here.

MENU

Tofu Ceviche with Escabeche 

Chicken Konbu Posole Verde with Rancho Gordo Hominy and all of the fixings- Sliced Cabbage, Jalapeno, Avocado, Cilantro, Red Onion, Chili Flake, Dried Oregano 

Allergens: Soy. Concerns? Email info@18reasons.org.

This isn’t just a meal, it’s an invitation to explore how good food can heal. As we gather around the table, we’ll share the flavors and stories of our Food as Medicine program, where recipes become tools for confidence, creativity, and connection. We can’t wait to see you there! 

Learn more about Chef Gracie here. Learn more about Food as Medicine here.

Review our registration and cancellation policies here.