Every week Sunday Suppers families share a healthy dinner around a family table. They learn about fresh and healthier foods, different cooking techniques, simple nutrition facts and the importance of family meals.
-President Barack Obama
Every week Sunday Suppers families share a healthy dinner around a family table. They learn about fresh and healthier foods, different cooking techniques, simple nutrition facts and the importance of family meals.
-President Barack Obama
Family Dinners Matter
There is extensive research demonstrating the many benefits of family meals. Kids do better in school, families communicate more, there is less alcohol and drug use among teens, leading to enhanced well-being. However, the national trend is that fewer and fewer families are sharing family meals.
Beyond Food Access
In many of our urban neighborhoods, fresh, healthy and affordable food is not readily accessible. Locally, organizations are working to alleviate this problem. Placing healthy food in these low access areas is a first step, but for those who aren't familiar with these healthier options, we need to reach beyond access and provide education and support.
Sunday Suppers makes a difference
Families attending Sunday Suppers make changes in what they are eating, how they prepare food and making family meals a priority. Participants are trying new foods and are using healthier cooking techniques. And they are drinking less soda and fewer sugary beverages. Their decisions about food and nutrition benefit the entire family.
From The Blog
Kale & White Bean Soup
Recipes
Ingredients • 2 (15oz) cans of cannelli beans drained and rinsed • 1 large onion, coarsely chopped • 3 tablespoons olive oil • 4 garlic cloves, finely chopped • 6 cups chicken broth • 1 (3- by 2-inch) piece Parmigiano-Reggiano rind • 2 teaspoons salt • 1/2 teaspoon black pepper • 1 bay leaf • […]
Fig Preserves with Rosemary & Lemon
Recipes
• 1 lemon, zested and juiced • 3 pounds fresh ripe figs, stemmed and cut into small pieces • ¾ cup sugar • 1 T chopped fresh rosemary • ¾ cup red or port wine • ¼ cup chicken stock • ¼ teaspoon Kosher or sea salt Put the lemon zest and juice in a […]
Easy Homemade Pickles
Recipes
1 quart jar with a metal (or plastic) lid 3 pickling, kirby cucumbers 5 sprigs of fresh dill 2-4 cloves of garlic crushed and minced 3 Tbsp. white vinegar 1/2 – 1 Tbsp. kosher salt to taste Distilled or spring water Cut the cucumbers into discs or sandwich slices or you can leave them whole […]
A Year of Sundays
Newsletter
In the last year I’ve had an opportunity to work within a community of amazing families which have worked hard to make lasting behavioral changes in the way they share meals at home. To some of us this concept sounds so fundamental. I mean, isn’t that the way it’s done, after all? Not always, is […]
Meet La familia Colon
Featured Family
Since November of 2011, Alida has been participating at SS with now 9 year old JP and also 4 year old granddaughter Genesis. They were invited by another SS family and have been coming most Sundays. . When asked why she keeps coming back she said “I liked it right away, it was nice to […]
Letter from Executive Director – June 2013
Newsletter
I have shared with you some of the amazing changes Sunday Suppers’ families are making: eating more fruits and vegetables, sitting together more often for family meals, drinking fewer sodas, and frying foods less frequently. It is clear that Sunday Suppers works! As we celebrate accomplishments, we also reflect on what has worked well, and […]
Teaching & Learning
Newsletter
One thing that sets Sunday Suppers apart is the programming we do with our families every Sunday. Our intention is to share knowledge and skills so participants can make better choices around health, exercise and family meals. Most Sundays we divide into 3 groups – adults, teens and younger children. Curricula include cooking demonstrations, nutrition […]
Beef Chili
Recipes
2 tablespoons olive oil 1 ½ pounds beef cubes Sea salt and freshly ground black pepper Spice mix (1 tablespoon chili powder, 1 tablespoon ground cumin, ½ tablespoon paprika, ½ tablespoon dried oregano, pinch ground cinnamon) 1 onion, diced 5 garlic cloves, halved 1-2 canned chipotle peppers in adobo, chopped ½ jalapeno, seeded and chopped […]
Amie Brandt
Featured Volunteer
Amie Brandt grew up in Pike Creek, Delaware, just North of Newark and West of Wilmington. While pursuing a Bachelor’s Degree in Economics at the University of Delaware, she took a year off to do help gut houses in post-Katrina New Orleans. Amie left Louisiana to finish her degree and spend a few years in […]
Family Dinner Nights at Philadelphia Schools
Newsletter
In collaboration with the Health Promotions Council, Sunday Suppers is providing family suppers at 9 Philadelphia schools. HPC has been providing nutrition education at each of these sites over the years and has helped each site establish or expand their gardens. SS family dinners are an opportunity for families to experience the SS model and […]
Meet the Vargas-Caballero Family
Featured Family
Dorca is a single mom of two; Emma, 12 and Ramon, 13, living in Norris Square. They describe themselves as a pretty active family—enjoying sports, Zumba, working out & exploring the city for fun activities to do together. They heard about SS from a neighbor & have been a part of SS since February, 2012. […]
Curried Butternut Squash Soup
Recipes
2 tablespoons butter 2 tablespoons olive oil 4 cups chopped yellow onions 2 tablespoons curry powder 5 pounds butternut squash (@ 2 large) 1 pound sweet apples 2 teaspoons salt pepper to taste 4 cups water, vegetable or chicken stock or enough to cover vegetables • Put butter & olive oil in large pot over […]
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