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The mission of Nourishing the North Shore is to ensure equal access to healthy, local food to all members of the North Shore Communities in a manner that builds community, fosters connection, and promotes dignity and self-reliance.

10/16/2026

Fall means it’s finally time to turn your oven back on 🔥 and we have the perfect recipe to try out this weekend!

Just like chard, carrots and beets actually get sweeter as the weather gets colder! These fall veggies convert their starches to sugar, which when dissolved into water in the cells, lowers the freezing point and keeps the plants happy as the temps start to dip below freezing. This means we can enjoy these root veggies as the temps drop, and they taste even better!

🥕Ingredients
1lb beets, peeled & cut into bite sized pieces
1lb carrots, peeled & cut into bite sized pieces
2 tablespoon olive oil
1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar
2 teaspoon honey
1 teaspoon dijon mustard
½ teaspoon black pepper
¼ teaspoon basil, oregano & garlic (Italian seasoning)

👩‍🍳Directions
Preheat oven to 425°F & prepare a large baking sheet
Add chopped beets & carrots to the baking sheet
Drizzle with 1 tbsp olive oil, salt, black pepper, garlic powder, & herbs. Toss to coat well
Roast vegetables in the oven for 20 minutes
While they're roasting, whisk together olive oil, balsamic, honey, & dijon mustard in a small bowl.
After 20 minutes in the oven, drizzle the vinaigrette over the beets & carrots. Roast for another 10 minutes & enjoy!

🫀Health Benefits
Beets are a great antioxidant! They reduce inflammation iulation oxygen
Carrots help to balance blood sugar & support immunity!

🍽️Serving Suggestions
Pair with salmon or a protein of your choosing & wild rice for a balanced meal!

⏲️Cooking Materials
Peeler (optional)
Oven
Baking sheet
Small bowl
Whisk or fork
Knife & cutting board

Let us know if you make this recipe or try adding in other fall root veggies and leave us a comment ✍️ letting us know how it goes!

10/15/2026

According to the Center on Budget and Policy Priorities using calculations from USDA and state agencies, SNAP enrollment in Massachusetts has dropped by nearly 190,000 in 2026.

Nourishing the North Shore is working to ensure access to fresh, local food for all, including anyone whose SNAP benefits were affected. So far this year, our programs have distributed 306,510 servings or 76,627lbs of food.

10/15/2026

📅 Save the date!

Nearly all of our programs rely on the help of volunteers. From seeding in the greenhouse 🌱 in April to setting up VEGOUT markets 🥦 in December, we rely heavily on our volunteers to help us get fresh, local food to folks in need of food assistance.

To celebrate all the hard work of our volunteers this year, we are hosting a volunteer appreciation event 🎉 on Thursday, October 29th. Whether you made it to one shift or volunteered weekly, we would love to see you there! RSVP on SignUp.

10/08/2026

🍁 Brighten up these crisp autumn evenings with this Lemon Swiss Chard Pasta 🍁

Many saw the first frost of the season this week ❄ but that doesn't mean the local harvests are over! Some leafy greens including Swiss chard develop a sweeter flavor after a light frost as the plant converts starch to sugar. Try this recipe to enjoy delicious fall chard!

🍋Ingredients
12 oz of pasta such as brown rice or chickpea pasta
1 bunch of Swiss chard, (8 - 10 oz)
1 tablespoon olive oil
4 garlic cloves, minced
½ cup vegetable broth or pasta water
1 lemon (juiced)
½ cup Parmesan cheese
Salt, pepper, & red pepper flakes to taste

👩‍🍳Directions
Bring 1 large pot of water to a boil, & cook pasta according to package directions until al dente. Drain pasta & reserve ~ 1 cup of pasta water.
While the pasta cooks, chop the Swiss chard stems into ½ inch pieces & the leaves into 1 inch strips.
In a large skillet over medium heat, add the olive oil, garlic, & red pepper flakes. Saute for 1 minute.
Add the chopped stems into the skillet & cook until slightly softened. Then, add the chopped leaves. Saute for 4-6 minutes, until the leaves are wilted.
Pour broth into skillet, & bring to gentle simmer. Stir in lemon juice.
Add pasta to the skillet, & toss well to coat.
Add Parmesan cheese & salt/pepper to taste. Enjoy!

🫀Health Benefits
Swiss chard supports heart health & helps reduce inflammation!
Swiss chard is high in vitamin K, supporting bone health!

🍽️Serving Suggestions
Add a protein source such as chicken or chickpeas to make this a balanced meal!

⏲️Cooking Materials
Large pot
Large skillet
Stove
Knife & cutting board
Colander

Eating with the seasons means fresher flavor and more support for the farmers who grow our food. Let us know if you make this recipe or try swapping the chard for other fall greens and leave us a comment 👇 letting us know how it goes!

09/29/2026

Each week our market guests share stories with our volunteers about cooking recipes or ways this program positively impacts their household.

Here are a few recent quotes from our 2026 market guests. 🗣️

“A great resource for the community in times of such uncertainty.”

“Everything is so expensive, my SNAP runs out before the month is over. I rely heavily on this fresh produce for my health.”

“Financially, this is a big help to have all this delicious farm fresh produce available every week.”

We are grateful for each market guest’s willingness to share these stories. It’s what it’s all about!! 💚🥕🥬

Pictures featured from our market today at The Pettengill House, Inc. Food Pantry.

09/28/2026

🍂 Eating with the Seasons 🍂

Summer may be over, but the harvest isn't! 🌽🍅 Many of our local farm partners still have tomatoes, corn, and peppers, and this Pepper, Tomato & Corn Salad is an easy, nutritious way to use them up. It's bright, crunchy, and ready in minutes.

Ingredients
4 ears of corn
1 ½ cups bell pepper, diced
2 cups cherry tomatoes, halved
1 cup cucumber, diced
½ cup red onion, finely diced
⅓ cup fresh cilantro, roughly chopped

Dressing
3 tbsp avocado oil or olive oil
¼ cup lime juice
2 tbsp red w**e vinegar
1 tbsp honey
1 tsp Dijon mustard
1 tsp parsley
¼ tsp each cumin, garlic powder & chili powder
Salt & pepper to taste

Directions
1️⃣ Whisk or shake the dressing ingredients together in a container, then refrigerate while you prep the salad.
2️⃣ Bring a large pot of water to a boil.
3️⃣ Add the corn and boil for 4 minutes.
4️⃣ Move the corn to a colander and rinse with cold water until fully cooled.
5️⃣ Cut the kernels off the cob and add them to a large bowl.
6️⃣ Add the bell pepper, tomatoes, cucumber, red onion & cilantro.
7️⃣ Pour the dressing over the salad and toss.
8️⃣ Enjoy!

Health Benefits 💪
✨ Corn & bell peppers are a great source of fiber and support digestion!
❤️ Bell peppers & tomatoes are heart healthy and packed with vitamin C!

Serving Suggestions 🍽️
Pair with grilled steak & whole grain pasta for a colorful, balanced meal!
Cooking Materials 🍳
Stovetop • Large pot • Colander • Large & small bowl • Knife & cutting board • Spoon

Eating with the seasons means fresher flavor and more support for the farmers who grow our food. Find these late-season veggies at your local farm partners and let us know if you try it in the comments! 👇

09/25/2026

Wow! Thank you to our generous community for joining us at last night's Sunset Soirée! 🌅 With Mother Nature on our side, we filled Barn at Bradstreet Farm with live music, delicious food, and even better company.

Not only did we meet our fundraising goal, we exceeded it!
🎉 Every dollar directly supports our programs, which bring nutritious food to neighbors experiencing food insecurity.

Together, we're building a more resilient and equitable local food system for all.
More thank-yous and photos to come!

With gratitude,

The Staff and Board of Nourishing the North Shore

09/23/2026

⏰ Last call for online bidding! The Sunset Soirée Silent Auction closes online tomorrow, Wednesday 9/23 at 5 PM.

Every bid helps Nourishing the North Shore make fresh, locally grown food more accessible in our community, and you can bid from anywhere! 🧡

👉 Bid now: link in bio

Coming to the Sunset Soirée on Thursday, 9/24? Bidding continues in person at the event. We can't wait to see you there!

09/23/2026

Strawberry beds, sunshine, and a great team! 🍓
Last week, a small but mighty group from Needham Bank joined us for a volunteer day at our partner, Evergreen Farm. Together we weeded and cleared pathways for the strawberry beds, enjoyed a beautiful day outside, and talked about how our programs make fresh, locally grown food more accessible in our community.

Thank you to the Needham Bank team for spending the day with us and supporting our mission! 💚

Interested in a corporate volunteer day for your team? Email [email protected] to learn more.

Address

Newburyport, MA
01950

Telephone

+19789921184

Website

http://www.nourishingthenorthshore.org/, https://linktr.ee/nourishingthenorthshore

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